Behind the Bars is an interactive tour of the Huron Historic Gaol where visitors can meet in-costume actors portraying real inmates and staff from the past! Visitors will begin at different starting points inside this national historic site, and can explore at their...
On July 5th, 1975 a crowd gathered at the Huron Historic Gaol to unveil the plaque announcing its official National Historic Site designation and to celebrate the gaol’s opening as a museum. Only a few years earlier, some of those attending had fought to save...
The Huron Gaol (jail) has been a landmark in the north corner of Goderich since construction began in 1839. Join the Museum’s Curator of Engagement and Dialogue who leads this Jane’s Walk event that will explore the history of this unique building and how...
See the Huron Historic Gaol like you’ve never seen it before when we welcome Live History to the site on Saturday, May 31 for an immersive historical experience that brings Huron County history to life. Participants will enjoy an exciting mix of escape room, quest and...
Learn more about the history of capital punishment with Lorna Poplak. During this online presentation, the author will discuss the history of the death penalty in Canada, including the inconsistent application of the death sentence, the treatment of women, wrongful...
