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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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

Public Ghost Hunt at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory

Public Hunt admission is $104 per person and includes access to the building from 7:00 pm until 3:00 am. Complimentary water, coffee and hot chocolate available throughout the night. Evening Schedule: Arrive between 6 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to complete registration. The Museum Store will only be open during that time. Tours depart at 7:10 p.m. Water, coffee,…

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Event: April 27 @ 7:00 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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March Happenings

March brings an eclectic mix of activities to the Mansfield/Richland County area. Do The Time Warp at an interactive production of The Rocky Horror Show, solve a mystery at The Ohio State Reformatory or attend The Stephen King Film Festival.  Learn to ghost hunt or taste the delicacies of the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Malabar Farm State Park....

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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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Renaissance Theatre

A historic 1928 movie palace in the grand baroque style, The Renaissance Theatre is now the premiere venue for live entertainment in north central Ohio. Home of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and the annual Miss Ohio Scholarship Program.

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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

Malabar Farm State Park

Working farm of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Louis Bromfield, and the location where Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married. Attend one of their special events or a holiday tour of the Big House.

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ParaPsyCon at the Ohio State Reformatory

ParaPsyCon V will feature psychics, paranormal teams, celebrities, Bigfoot researchers, UFO investigators, authors, healers, stones, crystals, jewelry, tarot, speakers, and much, much more! This year we will also be featuring Hearsemania!  Visit their website HERE for more details. ​FOR TICKET INFO PLEASE CLICK HERE ​We ask that everyone attending bring a non-perishable food item and/or any…

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Event: May 17 @ 8:00 pm