Burlington County Prison Museum in New Jersey Opens for Public Tours

The Burlington County Prison Museum in Mount Holly, New Jersey, occupies a historic building completed in 1811 that served as the oldest continuously operating prison in the United States until its closure in 1965. The site has been restored and is now open to visitors who can explore its original cell blocks, learn about 19th‑century penal architecture, and hear stories of notable inmates and legal history. Tours run Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m., with admission fees ranging from $2 for students to $5 for adults, plus optional audio guides. Staff and volunteers also report unexplained noises and shadowy figures, adding a paranormal dimension that attracts both history buffs and ghost‑hunt enthusiasts.