Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Built in 1886 and abandoned in 1990, tour the world-famous prison year round, as well as the Shawshank Museum. Visit in the fall when it transforms into the Blood Prison or even investigate the paranormal on a Ghost Hunt or Ghost Walk.

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Ghost Walks at the Ohio State Reformatory

Let our ghostly guides fill you with stories of hauntings and horror as they lead you through the prison in the dark.  Admission is $45 per person and includes a 2-hour guided tour of the Ohio State Reformatory.  Book a Ghost Walk HERE.

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Event: April 26 @ 8:00 pm

Mini Ghost Hunt at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory

This is designed for the inquisitive person who wants to experience a public investigation in a shorter time frame. The hours are 10pm-2am for those 18 and older. During your 4 hours, guests can walk the range of the world’s tallest free-standing cell block, the East Cell Block, visit the Chapel, West Attic, West Cell…

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Event: May 10 @ 10:00 pm

New Ghost Hunter classes help travelers immerse themselves in Mansfield’s creepiest haunted venues

Known as the Haunted Capital, Mansfield, Ohio offers a range of frightful experiences that let visitors immerse themselves into some of the creepiest spots in the Midwest, including the Ohio State Reformatory. Featuring sites that have been featured on Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures,” SyFy’s “Ghost Hunters” and Biography’s “My Ghost Story,” tens of thousands of…

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Prison announces Overnight 2010 Ghost Hunt® dates;launches new Ghost Walk experiences

The infamous Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, operated by the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society, today announced the 2010 dates for its wildly popular overnight Ghost Hunts®. Prison announces Overnight 2010 Ghost Hunt® dates; Mansfield, Ohio – The infamous Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, operated by the Mansfield Reformato...

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POPULAR OVERNIGHT GHOST HUNTS® RESUME AT HISTORICAL OHIO PRISON

The famous Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, owned by the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society, offers these remaining 2008 dates for the prison’s wildly popular overnight Ghost Hunts®. Featured on the nationally televised “Ghosthunters” program on the SciFi Channel, these unusual overnight experiences are a hit with anyone interested in paranormal activity or just a truly unusual travel getaway....

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Ohio State Reformatory releases 2017 Ghost Hunt, Ghost Walk dates

The infamous Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio has announced dates for its 2017 Ghost Hunts® and Ghost Walks®. The popular overnight Ghost Hunts were named one of the Travel Channel’s “101 Things to do before you die.” These unusual nocturnal experiences are a hit with anyone interested in paranormal activity — or travelers simply seeking a truly unusual getaway....

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Ghost Hike at Malabar Farm State Park

These 2-hour walks will take you across the land that became known as Malabar Farm. You will hear haunting local tales from the valley, American Indian folklore, Early Pioneer history, the supernatural, mythological, and more. Pre-registration required by calling 419-892-2784, there is limited space available, and these are suggested for adults.

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Event: October 13 @ 4:30 pm