Experience our 2025 Jail Haunts!
Every Friday and Saturday evening in October, including Halloween, our 1859 Jail Museum
will be hosting our Jail Haunts tours.
A little bit of history, a little bit of paranormal investigating and a lot of fun!
P.A.I., Paranormal Activity Investigations, will be joining us once again this year.
You won’t want to miss it!
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Restoration of the
1870 Howard Schoolhouse has begun!
The Howard Schoolhouse, located at the 1859 Jail Museum, is in desperate need of repairs.
Foundation work, new windows and paint, a new door…there are several updates needed to have the schoolhouse looking its best.
The first step of the process, the foundation work, began in early October.
Be sure to follow the 1859 Jail Museum on Facebook for updates about the restoration.
For more information, please click on the “Save Our Schoolhouse” link below.
JCHS 2025
“Celebration of History”
Mayor Rowland auctions off blown glass vase made by Phillip Hickok, artist at Englewood Arts Center
Historic Film Award presented for the “I’m So Glad” Project by Brent Schondelmeyer and Gloria Smith
Lifetime Achievement Award presented to John Thornton, Jim Austen recognized posthumously, by Steve Noll and Gloria Smith
Gloria Smith presents award for Historic Book - Janssen Place to Stephen Mitchell and Bruce Mathews
Award for Historic Preservation presented to Englewood Arts Center by Brad Pace and Gloria Smith
Award for 1859 Jail Museum Volunteer of the Year presented to Rusty Burkett by Erin Gray and Gloria Smith
Award for Archives Volunteer of the Year presented to Sharon Alexander by Erin Gray and Gloria Smith
