by dtmulka | May 20, 2020 | Plan Your Visit, Tour Info
In anticipation of updated public health guidelines via the Governor’s Restore Illinois Program, the Joliet Area Historical Museum will reopen the Old Joliet Prison Historic Site on Monday, June 1st at 9:00 a.m. The Prison will be open seven days per week and offer...
by dtmulka | Oct 11, 2019 | In the News, TV and Movies
Earlier this year, the Ghost Adventures team came to explore the grounds of Old Joliet Prison. And, we have a preview of the episode that will air on October 12, 2019. Will paranormal investigators Zak and Aaron they find John Wayne Gacy, the killer clown? Join...
by dtmulka | Aug 26, 2019 | Events, Great Joliet Prison Break-In, In the News
Thank you to everyone who helped with and attended Saturday’s Great Joliet Prison Break-In. It was a great evening and we truly couldn’t have done it without you and your support. The Heritage Corridor CVB has a quick video with some of the highlights...
by dtmulka | Aug 23, 2019 | Events, Great Joliet Prison Break-In, Plan Your Visit, Tour Info
Part of the story of Old Joliet Prison is its abandonment. In 2002, the Prison was closed. You saw some use from the State of Illinois, some filming (such as Prison Break), and sometime after that – it was just a building surrounded by barbed wire. The...
by dtmulka | Aug 23, 2019 | Burnt District Artists, Events, Great Joliet Prison Break-In
At this year’s Great Joliet Prison Break-In, you will get the chance to check out some amazing artwork by the Old Joliet Prison Burnt District Artists. Wanted to give you a glimpse of a couple of pieces of art that you’ll see. These pieces were done by...
