

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Remembering the Scotia Mine Disaster with Dr. Brian McKnight
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: During the morning of March 9, 1976, an explosion rocked the Scotia Mines in Oven Fork, Kentucky, killing 15 people. Just two days later, after operations continued, a second explosion occurred, killing an additional 11 people. Join us as Dr. Brian McKnight examines the lead-up to the explosions and why they occurred. We will learn about the fallout, not just in the community, but across the nation, as the tragedy led to the passage of the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Together, we will honor those who lost their lives and share their stories as we look back 50 years. This event is part of the Kentucky Historical Society’s America350KY programming, examining the past 250 years of Kentucky history.

Cost: FREE ($10 boxed lunch available when registering)

Dr. Brian D. McKnight is a Professor of History at UVA-Wise and the founding director of the Center for Appalachian Studies. His expertise includes U.S. military and Appalachian history, with a focus on the Civil War, memory, and loyalty dynamics in American society. McKnight, an accomplished author and editor, has written award-winning books like Contested Borderland and Confederate Outlaw, earning honors such as the James I. Robertson Literary Prize. He is also dedicated to public history, actively contributing to community projects and initiatives that promote local history.

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Frankfort
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601
- **lat**: 38.19911
- **long**: -84.8748
- **full address**: 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 100 W Broadway St, Frankfort, KY, United States, Kentucky 40601
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kentucky Historical Society
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, kentucky-derby, health-wellness, it
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