Old Jail: 19th Century Jail Tour

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Old Jail: 19th Century Jail Tour

Old Jail: 19th Century Jail Tour

Enjoy a guided tour through the sheriff's quarters where he and his family lived adjacent to 72 prisoners.

Come to America's oldest city for an arresting experience as you visit St Augustine's Old Jail, which was completed in 1891 and housed prisoners for over 60 years. It is one of the few surviving 19th century jails. Take a guided tour with the jailers and explore the sheriff's quarters where he and his wife lived adjacent to 72 prisoners. Guests can visit the male and female cells, maximum security area and see a large collection of used weapons. You'll walk through the gallows that ended the lives of numerous criminals on this site and examine a large collection of guns used in actual crimes! Experienced deputies will share tales of justice and punishment when Florida was America's southernmost frontier. You'll come face-to-face with the South's most feared sheriff, Joe Perry. Enter if you dare!

• Price includes guided tour of the Old Jail.
• Tours depart at various times. Please check schedule for specific dates and times.
• Tour length is approximately 90 minutes.
• This tour is appropriate for all ages.
• Tour is handicap accessible, however some areas may be restricted.
• Cameras and video cameras are permitted.