Charlotte Varcoe
WHILE it bared some resemblance to scenes out of a Hollywood horror movie, a weekend paranormal investigation at the Old Mount Gambier Gaol was nothing to be afraid of.
Venue owners Jamie and Melissa Stephenson invited old friends and paranormal investigators Kag Allwaad and Alison Oborn into the Old Gaol, where they spent Sunday night exploring its colourful history.
Forming a friendship over a number of years, Ms Stephenson said it was the right time for the Adelaide Haunted Horizon Ghost Tour duo to visit the venue and discover what lies in the darkness.
The duo investigated a number of interesting and historical points of the venue, including the prison cells once occupied by prisoners before their execution, as well as the main function room.
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Portsmouth Herald
YORK, Maine Old York Historical Society is planning a phased reopening for the 2021 season. Outdoor walking tours will resume on May 31 (Memorial Day), and some of the historic buildings, including the popular Old Gaol, will reopen to the public on July 4.
The guided walking tours provide visitors with an opportunity to learn about historic York in a safe, outdoor setting. Tours range in topic from a general overview of the region’s history to in-depth explorations of the Old Burying Ground, York’s war memorials, and the 1692 Candlemas Raid. New this season are specialized tours focusing on slavery in York County, and the contributions of women to the local history. Held Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays throughout the summer, the tours last about an hour, and generally cover a threes-quare block area along York Street. Tickets must be purchased in advance: $10 adults / $5 children / free for members. For full descriptions of the tours, schedule, and ticket
Ely Museum will reopen on Friday May 21 following a £2.2million redevelopment.
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Ely Museum will reopen on Friday May 21 following a £2.2million redevelopment and covid-extended 21-month closure.
Ely Museum will reopen on Friday May 21 following a £2.2million redevelopment.
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The reopening comes after Ely Museum closed its doors in September 2019, for what the team anticipated would be a 13-month closure.
However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the redevelopment was delayed by lockdowns and restrictions.
Galleries and interactive exhibitions are among the new features at the museum, as well as facilities including a lift, toilets and a new education space.