First Woman Officer at Mansfield
FIRST WOMAN OFFICER AT MANSFIELD She Works Behind Prison Wall By: Charlotte Taylor MANSFIELD – The first woman officer in an all-male Ohio prison is a genteel, gray-haired mother of […]
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March 2024 Restoration
March 2024 Restoration: The Bullpen When the Ohio State Reformatory opened its doors to the first 150 inmates in 1896, the area we know today as the bullpen was the […]
Shawshank Redemption 30th Anniversary Celebration
Get busy livin’ and join fans from around the world for the 30th Anniversary of The Shawshank Redemption. Plan your trip to all 15 filming sites in Mansfield, Ashland, and […]
Paranormal Programs
Paranormal Programs Visit one of the most famous haunted prisons in America. Buy TIckets Now Jump to Program: Ghost Walk Mini Ghost Hunt Public Ghost Hunts Private Paranormal Investigation Ghost […]
Mary Loyd
Ohio State Reformatory Has First Woman Teacher By: Jim Brewer Mansfield News-Journal January 16th, 1972 After just two class sessions in her new position, Mary Loyd, the first woman instructor […]
News Article From 1993- “Roll ‘Em! Inmates fix OSR for Hollywood film”
Roll ‘em! Inmates fix OSR for Hollywood film By: Lou Whitmire MANSFIELD— Anthony Abott will be scraping paint for about 30 days inside the west cell block at the Ohio […]
Scofield Cafe
Scofield Cafe Opened in 2018, the Scofield Café offers a delicious assortment of hot and cold beverages, home made bakery items and grilled sandwiches. Come sit down and enjoy a […]
Restoration Updates – January 2024
Restoring Original Woodwork in the Administrative Areas Our restoration team at the Ohio State Reformatory is always hard at work restoring areas of the quarter-million-square-foot structure. Restoring the original […]
Shawshank Hustle 2025
The Shawshank Hustle returns to Mansfield, OH. This event has become wildly popular for it’s fun and unique giveaways, it’s no pressure and fun atmosphere on the course which makes it great for first time racers and experienced runners alike, and the unforgettable venue at the filming site of The Shawshank Redemption!
Support/Donations
Donations As a self-sustaining non-profit, we are entirely funded by our daytime historical tour program, paranormal programs, donations, and special events. All revenue we receive goes directly into the maintenance […]
Tours
Tours Buy Tour Tickets Now! Jump to Tour: Hollywood Meets History Tour Beyond the Bars Tour The Walls of Time Old Sparky Shawshank Bus Tour Fall Guided Tour Beyond the […]
Local Food
Local Food & Lodging Welcome to Mansfield! While you visit with us, be sure to check out the variety of options for fun in the area! Destination Mansfield is an excellent resource for […]