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Don't miss the opportunity to experience the shock of what life was like behind the huge, cold walls of the former Moundsville penitentiary. It is in the National Historic Register, and encompasses over 10 acres. This Gothic-style prison was constructed during the Civil War era and remained open until 1995.

PRISION TOURS:
April - November, Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00am - 4:00pm
December through March by appointment only.
Closed on all holidays.
Night and evening tours are conducted on weekends by appointment only.

Adults $8.00, Seniors $7.00, Children $5.00, children under 5 free. Group tours available by appointment.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Moundsville Penitentiary (Prison) Ghost Hunts

At 8 pm on your scheduled night, enter the gates of what was once one of the bloodiest prisons in America for an hour-long guided tour of the facility. At 9

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Festival Of Ideas - Moundsville

10:00am - 9:00pm
Heritage event to promote new educational technology and small home-based businesses. Includes craft shows, annual cook-off, heritage demonstrations and collectibles auction.
Free parking, free admission.
I-70 West to I-470 West take 2

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Moundsville Penitentiary - Ghost Hunting 101

April 20th and May 11th
Learn how to use actual Ghost Hunting gear, ghost hunting protocol, how to take the best paranormal pictures possible, and a brief history of “Spirit Photography”. This classroom is on site at the prison!

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Dungeon of Horrors! - Moundsville

Dare to Survive! Be introduced to one on the scariest places behind bars! You will experience the fright of being locked up in a cell, the fear of being lost in a maze and the terror of an eerie walk through the dungeon of horrors! NEW FOR THIS SEASON: CASKET RIDES!

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Elizabethtown Festival

The Elizabethtown Festival will be held at the former West Virginia Penitentiary on May 19 & 20, 2007 for 10:00am - 6:00pm.
Admission: $3 Adults, $1 for Children ages 6-12
Activities/Events include: juried crafts - art exhibits - 1800'

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Things to do near Moundsville, WV

Moundsville Penitentiary - Dungeon of Horrors (Haunted House)

It's the SCARIEST haunted "Big House" in the area! Join us for a FRIGHTENING night of fun at one of America's most haunted pr...

Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum - "St Bearsville"

An exhibit of the teddy bears of the Bealer Collection of bears and dolls, which were donated to the museum by the estate of ...

Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off

The Wheeling Feeling Chili Cook-off is an ICS (International Chili Society) sanctioned event. 2004 will be the third annual ...

Brooke Hills Park Arts Festival -

8 a.m.-4:30 p.m....

Tomlinson Run - Christmas Light Up

December 8-10 and 15-17 Drive or Hayride around the campground to see lights; dusk-9pm. $5 per car and $2 for hayride....