The Shawshank Trail

The Ohio State Reformatory was used as the fictional Shawshank Prison in New England in the movie. Make sure to take the Hollywood Tour at the Reformatory.  The warden’s office, Brooks’ hotel room, the parole board room and even the replica carving on the ceiling that reads, “Brooks was here. So was Red” are on display. The hole that Andy dug through his cell wall to escape is also on display as well as the tunnel he crawled through. Chocolate syrup, saw dust and water were in the tunnel to mimic an actual sewer pipe.  Look for replica standups of Red, Andy, Warden Norton, Heywood and Brooks inside the Reformatory for a photo opportunity!

Groups

Haunted Mansfield

Paranormal investigations at the Ohio State Reformatory provides a unique way to experience the building’s macabre history. Most of the paranormal programs are conducted in the evening with the guidance of a knowledgeable tour guide.  Investigations includes Ghost Hunt Challenge, Intermediate/Advanced Ghost Hunts, Private Paranormal Investigations, Ghost Walks, Ghost Hunt Classes, and Special Paranormal Events.  Ghost hunting equipment, books, and merchandise are available through our Museum Store.

Ghost Hunt Challenges are serious, but informal attempts to document paranormal activity and provide an unusual first-hand experience to search other realms.  $70.00 per person.

Ghost Walks travel through the dark halls and corridors of the Reformatory as you are taken on a 2 hour guided tour to the hot spots where reports have been made about paranormal activity. Hear about what people have experienced and the stories of murder and death that cause many to believe the prison is haunted.  First Walk from 8pm-10pm and Second Walk 10:30pm-12:30am Adults 18 and older $25.00,  Youth 13-17 with adult $20.00.

Intermediate/Advanced Ghost Hunts are $100 per person.  6pm-7pm registration. Hunt from 8pm-3am. Offered on select Fridays and Saturdays throughout the year.

Ghost Hunt Classes are $115 ages 13 and up with parent/adult participation.
A two-part course in paranormal investigating with acclaimed paranormal investigator, Sherri Brake in the light of the day for a two-hour seminar on basics of ghost hunting. Receive hands-on experience with professional-grade ghost hunting equipment.  Seminar 1pm and 4pm.  Ghost Hunt for both seminars begins 8 pm.

Private Paranormal Investigations: $2,400 (Fri/Sat) for 30 people or less and $80 per person for more than 30 people (maximum 100). Sun-Thurs private tours are $1,200 for 15 or fewer people or $80 per person for 15-100 people.  18 years or older.

Contact the Reformatory for all paranormal investigations at 419-522-2644 or www.ohiostatereformatory.org.

The Reformatory has been on SyFy Channel’s Ghost Hunters and Ghost Hunter Academy.  The Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures & along with Fox Family “Scariest Stories on Earth.”

Meeting Facilities

Contact:

Rita Miller-Bunker, Guest Service Coordinator

Rita@mrps.org

Meeting Facilities