Ghost Walk at Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Enjoy a 2 hour guided tour at night throughout the Reformatory, focusing on paranormal stories and information. Coats, hats, gloves(cold months) and flashlights are highly recommended. Ages 13 and up with valid ID. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Registration is from 7pm till 7:45pm; the walk starts at 8pm.

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Public Ghost Hunts at Historic Ohio State Reformatory

The Ohio State Reformatory has a long, documented history of paranormal activity and is a premiere location for all paranormal enthusiasts. The Ohio State Reformatory provides several ways to interact with the macabre history of the stunning limestone architecture of the former prison.  Most of our paranormal programs are conducted in the evening with the assistance…

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Ghost Walk at Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Enjoy a 2 hour guided tour at night throughout the Reformatory, focusing on paranormal stories and information. Coats, hats, gloves(cold months) and flashlights are highly recommended. Ages 13 and up with valid ID. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Registration is from 7pm till 7:45pm; the walk starts at 8pm.

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ParaPsyCon IV at the Ohio State Reformatory

ParaPsyCon IV will feature psychics, paranormal teams, celebrities, Bigfoot researchers, UFO investigators, authors, healers, stones, crystals, jewelry, tarot, speakers, and much, much more! For tickets, visit parapsycon.com

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Public Ghost Hunts at Historic Ohio State Reformatory

The Ohio State Reformatory has a long, documented history of paranormal activity and is a premiere location for all paranormal enthusiasts. The Ohio State Reformatory provides several ways to interact with the macabre history of the stunning limestone architecture of the former prison.  Most of our paranormal programs are conducted in the evening with the assistance…

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Ghost Walk at Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Enjoy a 2 hour guided tour at night throughout the Reformatory, focusing on paranormal stories and information. Coats, hats, gloves(cold months) and flashlights are highly recommended. Ages 13 and up with valid ID. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Registration is from 7pm till 7:45pm; the walk starts at 8pm.

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Old Sparky: Electric Chair History and Ohio Executions at OSR

Tickets: book.peek.com/s/50636c07-7869-45fd-aef6-5f655cfa71b2/Jy7EM Learn more about the electric chair’s development, history, and use, along with personal stories of some of the folks sentenced to death. This is not a political discussion focused on capital punishment’s morality, but simply an educational, fact-based presentation. The tour is approximately 1.5 hours long, beginning with a sit-down PowerPoint presentation and Q&A…

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Shawshank Hustle 7k

The 8th Annual Shawshank Hustle is August 6, 2022. Escape from the real Shawshank State Prison on August 6 at The Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield. The 4.6 mile race will feature four filming locations in The Shawshank Redemption and will conclude with a tour of The Ohio State Reformatory.  Contact Vertical Runner Race Management…

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Old Sparky: Electric Chair History and Ohio Executions

Join long-time Ohio State Reformatory volunteer, Tom Lane, as he gives a historical presentation followed by a short guided walking tour based on the history of the electric chair and Ohio executions. Purchase tickets for the tour on our website: ohiostatereformatory.org. This presentation will be offered on select dates throughout the year.

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