Behind the Bars: Virtual Q&A

Meet the faces of the Huron Historic Gaol and learn about life Behind the Bars in this virtual Q & A on Facebook live.

Join us Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the Huron County Museum’s Facebook page to learn more about what it was like “behind the bars” in the Huron Historic Gaol. You will meet:

• James Donnelly (Inmate #759): James Donnelly was convicted of murder in 1858 and sentenced to hang. His sentence was eventually commuted to seven years imprisonment at Kingston Penitentiary. James goes live at 7 p.m.
• Charlotte E. (Inmate #4505): Charlotte spent 126 days in jail for allegedly poisoning her husband. She was later acquitted and released. Charlotte goes live at 8 p.m.

If you have questions for James or Charlotte, submit your questions beforehand through email or ask them live!