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About The Ohio State Reformatory A Century of Prison Life and Legends Design and Construction The Ohio State Reformatory was designed by Cleveland architect Levi Scofield. Scofield designed the striking limestone building […]
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Things To Do The Ohio State Reformatory is more than a haunted prison, and more than a filming location of The Shawshank Redemption. It’s a place where people hunt ghosts, […]
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Visit The Ohio State Reformatory Visit The Ohio State Reformatory and discover what happens when history, Hollywood, and the paranormal converge in one famous, unforgettable place. Whether you’re visiting to […]
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History. Redemption. Legacy. Experience the beauty, hope, and restoration of the Ohio State Reformatory. Book Your Experience Explore Shawshank Everyone Who Visits Comes Away With Their Own Reformatory Story. Start […]
Guided Tours Are Back!
The Ohio State Reformatory is pleased to announce that public guided tours are starting up again on June 2nd!
New for 2019: Para-Psy-Con
The ParaPsyCon, formerly the Old St. Joseph Hospital Psychic & Paranormal Fair moves to their new location in 2019…the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio!
New Fall Tours- Haunted Halls of OSR!
We will be open this fall for self-guided tours.
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.
November and Beyond
A look ahead at what’s to come at the Ohio State Reformatory…
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.
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.
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