The Old Stone Jail Museum

The Old Stone Jail Museum.

Old Stone Jail Museum was built in 1828, designed by General John Hartwell Cocke and built by John G. Hughes. The early minutes of the County Court indicate that a “sufficient Gaol” was needed. In 1963 the “Gaol” was opened as the museum for the permanent collection of Fluvanna historical artifacts. 

The Museum will be open for tours late May through early October on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1-4 pm and on Sundays from 2-5 pm except July 4th when we will be closed.  Special group tours may be arranged with Judith Mickelson. Tours begin at Maggie’s House. Admission by donation. See Events for more info on special hours.

A drawing for the construction of the Old Stone Jail. Click image for larger version.

Click here for the 2009 opening flyer.