# Event Details

- **Event Name**: "A Miner's Perspective" with Carl 'Gump' Blair & Gene Dunford
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Please join us for a very special afternoon with Carl “Gump” Blair and Gene Dunford. Gene and Carl have a fascinating connection to the Austinville area and will provide a personal account of their experience working in the mines and the mining operations, as well as a view into their family ties to the area. They are very knowledgeable and gifted storytellers; you won’t want to miss out on this unique program.

Please meet at the Austinville Access Trailhead. A shade tent and chairs will be provided but feel free to bring your own chair. This program is weather dependent. Please check our event listing on the New River Trail website for cancellations.

This program is generously brought to you by the Friends of New River Trail.

Our programs are designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all. If you require accommodations or assistance to participate, please contact us in advance at 276-699-6778. We are committed to ensuring accessibility for everyone.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austinville/a-miners-perspective-with-carl-gump-blair-and-gene-dunford/200030723012556
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Austinville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Austinville Access - 231 Store Hill Rd. Austinville, Va 24312
- **lat**: 36.85128
- **long**: -80.92001
- **full address**: Austinville Access - 231 Store Hill Rd. Austinville, Va 24312, 231 Store Hill Rd, Austinville, VA 24312, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is "A Miner's Perspective" with Carl 'Gump' Blair & Gene Dunford being held?
  - **A:** "A Miner's Perspective" with Carl 'Gump' Blair & Gene Dunford takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Austinville Access - 231 Store Hill Rd. Austinville, Va 24312, 231 Store Hill Rd, Austinville, VA 24312, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing "A Miner's Perspective" with Carl 'Gump' Blair & Gene Dunford?
  - **A:** "A Miner's Perspective" with Carl 'Gump' Blair & Gene Dunford is organized by Friends of New River Trail.

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