A Civil War encampment will come to life Sunday in Lansford.

The No. 9 Mine and Museum will feature the Living History Civil War Encampment as part of the Labor Day picnic.The attraction demonstrates what life was like for soldiers during the battle.Visitors will see what a typical camp looked like, what kind of dress was worn, and struggles faced.The encampment will include gun firing demonstrations, an old-time wash display and other history-oriented presentations.The 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6 event will include homemade ethnic foods, coal mine and museum tours and music.Parking, admission to the grounds, music and encampment are free to the public.A fee is charged only for the mine and museum tours and food purchased.Organizers call it a great value for families and those looking for a day out that doesn't break the bank.The Living History Encampment will also be on the grounds on Saturday, the day before the picnic.Each day, visitors can also tour the mine, opened in 1855, and experience what it was like to work underground in a coal mine.Visitors will ride the mine train 1,600 feet inside the mountain and then begin a walking tour to see many of the unique features including the elevator shaft, the go-devil machine, the muleways, second escapeway, the mine hospital, the cave-in site, and fossils.Back on the surface, visitors can browse the vast exhibits featured inside the No. 9 Mining Museum, one of the largest in the region.On Sunday only, the old-fashioned picnic will offer homemade ethnic foods including halupki, halushki, pierogies, barbecue, hot dogs, corn on the cob, homemade desserts and beverages that are common to the coal region.Visitors can eat in the picnic pavilion or takeouts are available.Entertainment will be provided at the picnic by DJ Shawn Frederickson and strolling musician Luigi playing the accordion.No. 9 Mine is marking the 160th anniversary of its opening this year.The No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum is located at 9 Dock St. in Lansford, 15 minutes from Jim Thorpe or Tamaqua off Route 209.Mine tour tickets can be purchased in the gift shop upon arrival.More information, 570-645-7074.