Old Jail Museum

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Used as the Carbon County jail until 1995. Site of hanging of seven accused coal miners known as the Molly Maguires in 1870’s. Contains the mysterious handprint-on-the-wall and reconstructed gallows. Contains 72 rooms including 28 cells, eerie dungeons and the warden’s apartment.

Additional Information

Hours of Operation:

Daily Tours: Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day
12:00noon to 4:30pm
Closed Wednesdays
September and October: Open weekends only
Ghost Tours in October

Cost/Fees:

Adults $5.00
Senior Citizens & Students $4.00
Children (ages 6 to 12)  $3.00
Under age 5 free

Features:
Old Cellblocks
Gallows
Mysterious Handprint

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Old Jail Museum

128 West Broadway
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Phone: 570-325-5259
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