Is the Huron Historic Gaol haunted?

Is the Huron Historic Gaol haunted?

Staff are often asked if the Gaol is haunted, so museum assistant Talia Collins shares some staff experiences ahead of our Ghost Tours this fall and invites you to come and see for yourself!  Is the Huron Historic Gaol haunted? Well, it depends on who you ask! Some...
Recollections of a Registrar

Recollections of a Registrar

As the Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol’s Registrar, Patti Lamb, prepares to retire, she takes a look back at some of the memorable moments from her 29-year career.   Wow…29 years! For 29 years I have been enveloped in the fabric of this building we call...
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...
Historic Places Days – Ice Cream Social

Historic Places Days – Ice Cream Social

Written by museum assistant Julia Jim, who is helping to coordinate this year’s National Historic Places Days event. As we prepare to celebrate National Historic Places Days this Sunday, July 9, at the Museum with a free ice cream social, we take a look back at one of...
Music at the Huron Historic Gaol

Music at the Huron Historic Gaol

Written by museum assistant Talia Collins, who is helping to coordinate this year’s National Historic Places Days event. Despite the dreary nature of the Huron Historic Gaol, music would often fill the halls of the Gaol. This music was able to help brighten the...