Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Hosts “Infected Underground” Haunted Tours This October

Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill, WV, September 21, 2026 — The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine is offering a unique Halloween experience this year with its “Infected Underground” haunted tours. In collaboration with Theatre West Virginia, the popular tourist attraction is being transformed into a chilling, quarantined, and experimental nightmare for select dates throughout October.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the depths of the exhibition mine as it takes on a terrifying new persona. The partnership with Theatre West Virginia aims to bring a professional theatrical element to the haunted tour, promising an immersive and frightening experience for attendees. The theme centers around a quarantined, experimental scenario, turning the historic underground setting into a stage for horror.

The “Infected Underground” tours are scheduled to run on select dates during the month of October. Specific details regarding the exact dates and times for the tours were not provided. Additionally, information concerning ticket availability, pricing, and how to make reservations was not immediately available.

This event marks a seasonal shift for the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, which typically showcases the region’s rich coal mining history. By introducing a haunted attraction, the venue is aiming to attract a different audience and offer a novel form of entertainment during the autumn season. The concept of transforming a coal mine into an “experimental nightmare” suggests a focus on suspense, unexpected scares, and a departure from the mine’s usual educational tours.

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