Christmas Incarceration at Blood Prison

This holiday season, experience Blood Prison like never before… The Inmates and Guards of Blood Prison have decked these haunted halls…and Krampus has wrecked them! Join Warden’s Widow and your Blood Prison favorites this December for a unique, haunting holiday event here at The Ohio State Reformatory! Note: This is a haunted holiday walk-through attraction…

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Public Ghost Hunts

OSR offers a unique collaboration of ghost hunting skill levels through public hunts. Based on your personal skill level with investigating the paranormal, our guides will split participants into three groups. (Equipment rentals suspended temporarily.) For Beginners: Our ghostly guides will show you how to test the limits of paranormal investigating, including interaction with entities or spirits, documenting…

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Ghost Walks

Ghost Walks  |  For ages 13+ Let our guides fill you with stories of hauntings and horror as they lead you through the prison in the dark. 2-hour guided tour Choose between 8-10 p.m. * Registration will begin one hour before the tour departs Book a Ghost Walk

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Nature Doodling at Malabar Farm State Park

Join Naturalist Mark in creating unique designs using line doodles inspired by nature. This FREE event is recommended for ages 12 and up. Preregistration is required by calling 419-892-2784. Participants will meet at Pugh Cabin.

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Fall Hike for Health at Malabar Farm State Park

Enjoy a healthy day of of hiking with friends & family while enjoying the autumn sites at Malabar Farm State Park. Sign in anytime at the Visitor Center. Maps & refreshments are available. This FREE event is sponsored by the Richland Public Health. For more information please call 419-774-4772.

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“Up Ferguson Way” Guided Hike at Malabar Farm State Park

Join Tour Guide Kathy for a scenic, guided hike “Up Ferguson Way”. During this 2-mile hike, we’ll explore the Ferguson Meadow, search for the Ferguson Steps, and visit the Ferguson Falls. Proper footwear, a hiking stick and water bottle are highly recommended. Meet at the Pugh Cabin at 9am.

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Blood Prison

Escape From Blood Prison offers the only haunted hellscape in a real prison at The Ohio State Reformatory. Don’t wait to test the authenticity. Violent men were kept here, and some never left — even after death. Experience Ohio’s Only Haunted Prison.  Choose this screamfest for an unparalleled adrenaline rush. Face your worst nightmares in one of…

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Escape from Shawshank Bike Tour

The 2019 Shawshank Bike Tour will run again! We have Mr. Tom Clark as our guide again. Meet at the Ohio State Reformatory at 4 pm. Please park OUTSIDE the main gate on the Mansfield (left) side of the entry parkway. We’ll visit all the Mansfield filming locations with Tom adding movie dialog and context….

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LOCKED in the Ohio State Reformatory

Join veteran paranormal investigator and star of the Travel Channel’s Paranormal Caught On Camera, Brian J. Cano for a very special engagement at a location revered by paranormal enthusiasts and movie buffs alike!  Known on screen as “Shawshank Prison”, the Ohio State Reformatory has a rich history and a notorious reputation for being incredibly haunted.  Open to…

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