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Old Jail Museum

www.theoldjailmuseum.com
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(577) · Museum in Jim Thorpe, United States
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The Old Jail Museum & Heritage Center, Inc is a 501c3 Corporation dedicated to preserving our 1871 Jail and the history of the Molly Maguires.

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May 6, 2025
The museum is an interesting piece of history and a story that should be told. Impressive that a museum of this history can be family owned. The young man giving the tour was informative and this m…Full review by Tamba5
Mar 30, 2025
Very informative. I kind of wish the video in beginning was not so fast, like the talking part..but everything else was the Bomb!!Full review by Explorer04081221232
Mar 27, 2025
The history of this jail is interesting. Our tour guide (owners Grandson) has been giving yours from a young age and shared great facts about the building and its clients. When tour was over we w…Full review by JNC-CT-RI
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The Old Jail Museum, built in 1871, was the home of the hanging of the seven Molly Maguires. Right before their hanging deaths, …
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What's the price to get in ? I cant find it anywhere
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I think $10
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What is the cost
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adult $10 children $8 some discount for seniors..
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How much does it cost
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For a 35 minute tour the cost is $10 adults, $8 seniors, $5 kids 6-12 and kids under 6 are free. Worth the cost. Very interesting.
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I am soooooo disappointed! I work in a jail in NJ and my Husband and I are celebrating our 42nd anniversary in …
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I am soooooo disappointed! I work in a jail in NJ and my Husband and I are celebrating our 42nd anniversary in Jim Thorpe (Staying at the Inn) sept 5-6! Just found out you are only open on weekends nowAre we able to still walk around the grounds?
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Yes you can walk around the grounds Also the jail is up for sale If you are serious, you might contact them and get a personal tour
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We are coming in June... How much time should we plan to visit and tour the jail? How long is the tour itself, and how …
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We are coming in June... How much time should we plan to visit and tour the jail? How long is the tour itself, and how much else is there to do before/after the tour? Is planning 1 hour enough? Or should I plan that we have 2-3 hours there? Thanks!
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If it is a quick sightsee, an hour is fine. If you really want to spend time reading on the history and maybe doing a little ghost research, you can set aside a little extra time. GREAT …
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If it is a quick sightsee, an hour is fine. If you really want to spend time reading on the history and maybe doing a little ghost research, you can set aside a little extra time. GREAT EVP's and peculiar photos have been captured outside on the grounds.
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