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Closed Labor Day (Monday, September 3rd)
The Historic Ohio State Reformatory will be closed on Monday, September 3rd 2018, for Labor Day. We will be re-open on the 4th, with our abbreviated tours.
Get a Ghost? Share Your Evidence!
Have you recently captured something supernatural at the Ohio State Reformatory? Prove it!
Haunted? Really? The Skeptic’s Guide to Paranormal Activity
What does a genuine paranormal experience look like? We asked one of the enthusiasts. Molly Cabrera is the Program Coordinator at the Ohio State Reformatory, the famous site of a multitude of compelling ghost sightings.
SHOCKING PROOF of 10 Real-Life Ghost Stories at an Ohio Prison
From the suicides of desperate inmates to the mysterious death of the prison superintendent’s wife, death was a constant within the Ohio State Reformatory’s walls for decades. Here are some of the prison’s most famous residents… some of whom you might meet when you visit.
Camp Bartley: A History of Imprisonment
Before there was the Ohio State Reformatory, there was Camp Bartley...
Ink In The Clink takes over OSR! July 14, 15, 16
Ink In The Clink takes over OSR!
From the Archives
Pipe manufactured by The Akron Smoking Company found during the restoration process of the West Administrative Wing of the Ohio State Reformatory.
The History of MRPS
The History of MRPS...rescuing the Ohio State Reformatory from planned demolition
Restoration Updates
The restoration of the assistant warden's living quarters, also known as Warden Norton's office in the Shawshank Redemption, was finalized in May of 2017.
Opening Soon: Ohio Corrections Museum featuring the original Ohio State electric chair
The Ohio State Penitentiary Museum, including the original electric chair, will be opening soon! Check back for the opening date!
Guest Blogger: Shay Mock
This week's guest post comes from Shay Mock:On 03-27-15 we had a private investigation (Ghosts-R-Us). My husband joined my group for this. He wanted to see the locatio
Guest Blogger: Dawn Lewis
Our first guest blog post is from Dawn Lewis:I first visited OSR in August 2015. It was a spur of the moment trip on a Friday. I had read a little about OSR but did no
Haunted Prison Experience
This week marked the first Haunted Prison Experience: The Witching Hour. We were so excited to see everyone come out and have such a good time. If you missed this weekend
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Thank you!
This past weekend was full of excitement and fun for everybody. We thank all who came out to visit us. Please stop by again soon.
Exciting Events
Exciting events have been happening at OSR. Many people participated in the ghost hunts and walks this past weekend. These events will be continued to be offered througho
Blast from the Past!
Why not take a blast from the past? Remember this entry by our very own Tom. He tells us what really happens on a Ghost Hunt. www.mrps.org website, there is only one Gh
Hello, everybody!
Hello, everybody!It is an exciting time to be here at OSR. In the coming months, we are proud to be launching a new social media campaign. This includes sweepstak
Hello, welcome to the Reformatory
I had such an interesting experience in the gift shop today. I like the fact that as curator, I get to be the first person to talk with patrons as they enter our facility
