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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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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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Marshall County Fair

It's a family tradition! Don't miss the Demo Derby, Comcast Family Day, Truck & Tractor Pulls, Diesel & Semi-Truck Pulls and Live entertainment. Plus, carnival rides, sawmill demo, Grandpa Cratchit and much more! Admission just $6.50, includes parking, rides, shows, etc. Located just off Rt. 2 on 12

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