Walk Through the Jail
Description:
See what the inside of the Colonial public Gaol (Jail) in Colonial Williamsburg looks like. The public gaol was in operation from 1707 until 1910! If you were imprisoned here, your cell would not be heated or cooled. Instead, it would be infested with rodents and fleas. You would sleep on a straw mat, be chained to the wall at times and restrained by metal chains on your wrists and ankles, have a small window to peer out of, and a throne for a restroom. Meals would be fed to you through a slit in the wall. Blackbeard's pirates were held here. The cell in this video is an original cell.
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COLONIAL GHOSTS TOUR
Uncover the chilling past of Colonial Williamsburg, where history and hauntings intertwine on a journey through the historic streets.
ULTIMATE GHOST TOUR
Delve into the darkest corners of this historic town, uncovering the mysteries that lurk in the shadows after hours.
WILLIAMSBURG HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Sip on signature cocktails while discovering the best local legends, terrifying tales, and haunted locations in one of the oldest towns in America.
WILLIAMSBURG BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE
Discover the remarkable history of the Black experience in colonial America and the resilience of Williamsburg's enslaved inhabitants.
SECRETS OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Explore the dark underbelly of Williamsburg, uncovering long-buried secrets of crimes, affairs, and scandalous escapades.
DRINK WILLIAMSBURG PUB CRAWL
Journey through Williamsburg’s iconic pubs, each with its own unique charm and stories waiting to be discovered.
TASTE OF WILLIAMSBURG - CULINARY TOUR
Indulge your palate on a culinary adventure through Williamsburg’s food culture, from colonial classics to modern twists.
COLONIAL GHOSTS TOUR
Uncover the chilling past of Colonial Williamsburg, where history and hauntings intertwine on a journey through the historic streets.
ULTIMATE GHOST TOUR
Delve into the darkest corners of this historic town, uncovering the mysteries that lurk in the shadows after hours.
WILLIAMSBURG HAUNTED PUB CRAWL
Sip on signature cocktails while discovering the best local legends, terrifying tales, and haunted locations in one of the oldest towns in America.
WILLIAMSBURG BLACK HISTORY EXPERIENCE
Discover the remarkable history of the Black experience in colonial America and the resilience of Williamsburg's enslaved inhabitants.
SECRETS OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG
Explore the dark underbelly of Williamsburg, uncovering long-buried secrets of crimes, affairs, and scandalous escapades.
DRINK WILLIAMSBURG PUB CRAWL
Journey through Williamsburg’s iconic pubs, each with its own unique charm and stories waiting to be discovered.
TASTE OF WILLIAMSBURG - CULINARY TOUR
Indulge your palate on a culinary adventure through Williamsburg’s food culture, from colonial classics to modern twists.