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Do time at Michigan's First State Prison, once the largest in the world. Begin downtown at the historic Michigan Theatre where, through an interactive program, live presenters share fascinating prison history from horrid punishments to hilarious amusements, riots to reforms.
Explore the fascinating history of Jackson's historic prison. Learn about its inmates, guards, and significant events on a guided tour. Find out more information about bringing your group tour to Jackson, Michigan’s historic prison sites.
This is a 1 hour 30 minute tour. Open: April 1st through October 31st. Bus Tour Groups inquire about a customized tour for your group, weekdays are open for buses. All tours start at Michigan’s First State Prison and proceed from there. Friday through Saturday at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM.
We tell stories! This is a storytelling tour that will take you through history with a smile on your face as you relive 180 years of Michigan Prison History. Hear the story of how we became a Prison Town and why we wanted it.
Then see and hear the fascinating history of Michigan’s First State Prison (1839-1934). Mixing film with live presentations by tour guides, you’ll experience intriguing tales of prison life, colorful inmates, wardens, night-keepers, punishments, and reforms.
Experience nearly 200 years of Jackson’s fascinating prison history. Fun and knowledgeable guides take from one memorable character to another. Hear unforgettable stories about life behind bars, colorful characters, painful punishments, escapes, corruption, and reforms. You will visit Michigan's first prison.
Take The Original Jackson Historic Prison Tours. Walk the “Old Prison” grounds within 25’ high, imposing stone walls resembling an old castle. The remaining huge building, once Michigan’s first penitentiary cellblock, is now converted into the Armory Arts Village.
