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Lahm Airport Museum

OPENING LATE 2026 Lahm Aviation Museum A Gorman Family Foundation Project Discover the Pioneer Who Helped Shape Aviation History Explore the life of Mansfield native Frank P. Lahm and the […]

North Central Ohio Industrial Museum

North Central Ohio Industrial Museum Discover the Industries That Shaped Our Region Explore the stories of the people, businesses, and inventions that helped shape North Central Ohio. Included with admission […]

Ohio Corrections Museum

Ohio Corrections Museum Discover the Story Behind Ohio’s Correctional System Explore the stories of the people, institutions, and changing ideas that shaped Ohio’s correctional system. Included with admission to the […]

Restoring History

Written by Emily Smith on . Posted in Uncategorized.

The Ohio State Reformatory is more than stone, steel, and tile. It is a tangible link to the past, recounting stories not only of inmates and wardens, but also the […]

Please Wipe Your Feet

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By Becky McKinnell – Archivist / Historian at Ohio State Reformatory   “The vestibules, halls, & passage ways of the front buildings will be laid with a neat but plain […]

It’s All in The Turn

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It’s All in The Turn Rebecca McKinnell – Archivist   Architect Levi Scofield’s design for the Ohio State Reformatory was a stark contrast in materials.  The back of the prison […]

OSR Outreach Program

OSR Outreach Program The Ohio State Reformatory would like to engage with the local community by offering informational visits to libraries, social clubs, associations, nursing homes, and other organizations whose […]

Escape Rooms

Escape Rooms Put your problem-solving skills to the test in one of our thrilling escape rooms. Picture yourself trapped within the walls of this historic prison, feeling the weight of […]