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The Old Jail

Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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TOURS AND LIBRARY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Thurs.-Sat. 10a-4p. Appointments can be made at franklinhistorical.org. Masks are required for the duration of your visit. The Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny has been the county's historical society since 1898 and resides in the Old Jail, built in 1818. Guests may take a guided tour the original and 1880 cell blocks, dungeons, exercise yard, and other areas of the building. Admission: Adults $5, Children $4, Family rates available The tour involves going up and down steps and takes about an hour. A four room genealogy library is available to guests on the second floor of the jail. Librarians are on duty to assist with research. The Society also operates the John Brown House, where the abolitionist stayed while planning his raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859. Guests should report to the jail first if taking a tour of the John Brown House. The gift shop is open to walk ins during open hours.

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