Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Old Jail Museum St. Johns County,Florida,United StatesAttractions and Activities: Old Jail Museum (Ticket included) For nearly 60 years – until 1953 – the Old Jail served as the St. Johns County facility for petty thieves and hardened criminals. There were even eight recorded executions, two of which were accused murderers. Sim Jackson, who was hanged in 1908 after murdering his wife with a straight razor, is among the group. Today, visitors learn about the infamous Sheriff Perry, who served from 1889 until 1897 and again from 1901 until 1919. His stature as a “big, bold man” at 6'6” and weighing 300 pounds was intimidating even for the most hardcore of inmates. Though popular in the community, Perry was feared amongst cell inhabitants – both male and female – for his reputation of renting out prisoners to local farmers through a leasing system. Visitors can also take a look at the cell blocks, gallows and sheriff's quarters. See where the sheriff, his wife and children lived, right upstairs from the prisoners, and how they used their own kitchen to prepare meals for the inmates. A tour through this attraction will show visitors what life was like as an inmate and how the Old Jail helped shape St. Augustine's history. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Historic Tours of America - St. Augustine (Ticket included) Experience is offered by Historic Tours of America 30 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Old Jail MuseumEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion St. Johns County,Florida,United States
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