The 12 Benefits of Membership…

The 12 Benefits of Membership…

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....
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...