Crime and Punishment

The second oldest jail in Florida gives insight into the realities of the criminal justice system at the turn of the 20th century.

Despite their macabre past, these hooks are said to bring good luck to those who touch them.

This octagonal rotary jail built in 1889 now serves as a visitor's center.

This museum stands out for its poignant portrayal of the atrocities of the Vietnam War and serves as a vital educational tool for promoting peace and understanding.

An underground passage is home to a guillotine that predates the French Revolution by more than two centuries.

This underground holding cell was forgotten for over a century and rediscovered in the 1960s.

A look into the life of a Victorian-era prisoner.

This simple plaque remembers the fearless human rights defender's tragic death.

Most historians agree that the so-called "Gentleman Pirate" wasn't much of either of those things.

A historic jail preserves etchings from over a century of incarcerated people in a town with a rough and tumble past.

This Edwardian workhouse tells a harrowing story of those who were forced to trade hard labor for lodging.