Behind the Bars

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

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 own pace as they hear the true stories of the people who […]

Behind the Bars

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

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 own pace as they hear the true stories of the people who […]

Behind the Bars

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

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 own pace as they hear the true stories of the people who […]

Behind the Bars

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

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 own pace as they hear the true stories of the people who […]

Anniversary Open House: Huron Historic Gaol

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

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 building from demolition. Join us 50 years later to […]

Behind the Bars

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

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 own pace as they hear the true stories of the people who […]

In Time: An Immersive Historical Experience

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

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 theatre elements while interacting with local historical characters who will share unique tasks […]

Gaol Closed for Fundraising Event

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

The Huron Historic Gaol is CLOSED May 31 for a fundraising event. This event is open to public and tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite or may be available at the door if capacity remains.

Jane’s Walk Huron: How the Jail was Saved

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

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 the surrounding neighbourhood has changed in the last 185 years. Discussions […]

Gaol Closed for Fundraising Event

Huron Historic Gaol, 181 Victoria Street North, Goderich, ON, N7A 2S9, Canada

The Huron Historic Gaol is CLOSED May 31 for an fundraising event. Watch for event details coming soon!