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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To book a tour or for more information about taking a group tour of Michigan’s first state prison, contact Jackson Journeys at 517-817-8960. Break for Lunch. After touring Michigan’s first state prison, take a break for lunch to savor the mouth-watering delicacies you’ll only find in Jackson.
