- This event has passed.
Jane’s Walk Huron: How the Jail was Saved
May 4 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Huron Gaol (jail) has been a landmark in the north corner of Goderich since construction began in 1839. Join the Museum’s Curator of Engagement and Dialogue who leads this Jane’s Walk event that will explore the history of this unique building and how the surrounding neighbourhood has changed in the last 185 years. Discussions will include the story of this National Historic Site’s close call with demolition in the 1970s. Walk the Gaol grounds before walking up Gloucester Terrace to the Huron County Museum, with stops at historical points of interest in between.
Please meet at the Governor’s House front porch (facing Highway 21/Victoria Street).
This walk is one of five free walks taking place May 2-4, 2025 as part of the second annual Jane’s Walk Huron. To learn more about walks taking place over the weekend, visit: https://www.huroncounty.ca/cultural-services/janes-walk/