Miners’ Institute Foundation is a volunteer non-profit 501c3 organization operating and restoring historic Miners Theater.
The Miner’s Institute Building was built in 1918 by the local coal mining unions, as a labor temple. The keystone was laid by the Kirtch Architectural firm on October 12, 1917. Each miner donated 1% of his salary for one year to the construction of the building. Total construction costs were about $90,000, in comparison a three-bedroom home at the time was $3000-$4000. The building was utilized by the unions as a “home away from home”. Meetings, entertainment, dances, relaxation, and a place to bring their families, this was the place you came to be with your friends and co-workers. In fact, the Miner’s shut down one other theatre and an opera house in town, because other unions would only support the Miner’s.
We also provide service in Alton, Belleville, Edwardsville, Fairview Heights, Granite City, O'Fallon, and the surrounding communities.
September 27th – More Information Coming Soon
October 11 – More Information Coming Soon
October 18 – More Information Coming Soon
Ages 18+. Historic Miners Theater presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary with a Live shadow cast performance by Flustered Mustard.
November 15 – More Information Coming Soon
Historic Miners Theater presents the 3rd Annual NIGHT OF REAL ROCK RADIO KLASSICS featuring The Dude Abides and The Blue Marlin Band.
December 20 – More Information Coming Soon