Last updated: 2/5/2011
East Granby, Connecticut
Street Address
115 Newgate RoadEast Granby, CT 06026
Mailing Address
P.O.Box 254East Granby, CT 06026
phone: 860-653-3563
web: www.cultureandtourism.org

Hours

To be announced when the museum re-opens spring 2011

Admissions

$10 adults; $8 seniors & college students with ID; $6 youth (6-17); 5 & under free

Staff

Karin Peterson
phone: 860-653-3563
e-mail:
Lance Kozikowski
phone:
e-mail:
Description

The presence of copper ore on the site was noted in 1705 and it became one of the first commercial mines in the British Colonies. It was not a money-making venture, however, and work was abandoned in the 1750's.

Visitors enter the prison yard through 12' tall walls. The brick guardhouse still stands and houses exhibits, but only ruins remain of the other prison buildings. A modern stairway provides access underground where air temperature is always in the 50's. The visitor center contains a gift shop.

CLOSED FOR RESTORATION

The underground tunnels of an abandoned copper mine began to be used as a prison in Dec 1773. Over 800 inmates were confined here until the facility was closed in 1827.

History

Acquired by the State in order to ensure its preservation and access by the public.

Services
Gift Shop
Group Tours
ADA
Wheelchair Accessible
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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