Behind the Bars

Behind the Bars

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! Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the last tour begins at 8:00pm. Visitors will have different starting points to...
Dads/Male Caregivers and Kids Night with the Museum

Dads/Male Caregivers and Kids Night with the Museum

Dads/Male Caregivers and Kids returns this fall with in-person gatherings taking place once a month at the Huron County Museum or Huron Historic Gaol. Presented in partnership with Rural Response for Health Children, each gathering includes tours of the Museum or...
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...
Can you Escape the Huron Historic Gaol? : Virtual Escape Room

Can you Escape the Huron Historic Gaol? : Virtual Escape Room

Can You Escape the Huron County Gaol? Our new interactive and educational escape room “Escape The Huron County Gaol” will let you explore the gaol even when the site isn’t open.  Navigate your way through the Huron HIstoric Gaol using the Google 360 walkthrough...