New Huron Historic Gaol exhibit shares historical data about prisoners

New Huron Historic Gaol exhibit shares historical data about prisoners

Written by museum assistant Kevin den Dunnen, who is working on exhibit research projects this summer. Over 6,600 people came through the Huron County Gaol’s long and narrowing hallway between 1841 and 1922. For each entry into the Gaol, employees recorded information...
Can you Escape the Huron Historic Gaol? : Virtual Escape Room

Can you Escape the Huron Historic Gaol? : Virtual Escape Room

Can You Escape the Huron County Gaol? Our new interactive and educational escape room “Escape The Huron County Gaol” will let you explore the gaol even when the site isn’t open.  Navigate your way through the Huron HIstoric Gaol using the Google 360 walkthrough...
Wanted: Volunteer actors for this summer’s Behind the Bars

Wanted: Volunteer actors for this summer’s Behind the Bars

By Kyra Lewis, Behind the Bars programming coordinator Want to spend your summer behind bars? The Huron Historic Gaol is currently seeking volunteer actors for the long-awaited return of Behind the Bars starting July 12. Behind the Bars is an immersive tour experience...
The Huron Historic Gaol is a One of a Kind Building

The Huron Historic Gaol is a One of a Kind Building

Kyra Lewis, Huron Historic Gaol outreach and engagement assistant, explores the architectural history of the Huron Historic Gaol. The Huron Historic Gaol is a one of a kind building: predating Confederation, this anomaly has stood for over 181 years. Despite being...