The Huron Historic Gaol is a national historic site and Huron County’s first municipal building. Between 1841 and 1972, it not only served as a correctional facility, but as the site of Huron’s fist County Council meeting, its first courthouse, and as an...
It’s only 10 days before Christmas and my Museum membership gave to me… 1 chance to win: If you purchase a membership by Dec. 22, you will be entered into a draw for a private film screening for friends & family with popcorn bar in the Museum Theatre....
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...
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...
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...
The Huron County Museum & Historic Gaol invites you to join the National Trust for Canada’s Historic Places Days Selfie Contest for your chance to win $1,000 for yourself as well as $1,000 for the Museum and Gaol. They will also be giving away over $10,000...
