Old Jail Museum |
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128 W Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229(570) 325-5259 |
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Opened in the late 1800s, the prison now called the Old Jail Museum has collected its fair share of scary stories and ghost tales. Take a guided tour of the cells, hallways and gallows, learn about the capture and on-site deaths of seven accused Molly Maguires, a secret group of Irish criminals believed to be behind a series of kidnappings and other crimes in the late 1870s. The old prison is on the southern end of town, not far from the Asa Packer Mansion, which serves as a stark contrast to this dark, haunted facility.
Open Memorial Day - Labor Day: Thurs. - Tue. noon - 4:30 p.m.; Closed Wed.; Labor Day - Oct: Sat. - Sun. noon - 4:30 p.m.; Closed Nov - Memorial Day.
Adults $5; Seniors (65+) $4; Children (6-12) $3.
Hotels
The Broadway Guest House, 0.2 miles from Old Jail Museum Inn at Jim Thorpe, 0.5 miles from Old Jail Museum
