Submitted by Haddam Historical Society
(September 17, 2026) — The Haddam Historical Society, in collaboration with local theater group Blue Fire Stage Company, invites you to step inside the historic Haddam Jail cellblock for a unique journey into the past. On Saturday, September 26, 2026 and Sunday, September 27, 2026 visitors will tour the historic cellblock and meet some of the infamous men and women who were incarcerated in the Haddam Jail during the 19th and 20th centuries.
Local actors and volunteers will portray real prisoners who were jailed for various crimes including arson, bigamy, and murder.
Come and hear their stories, learn their fates and see the inside of this fascinating historic landmark known locally as the “country club.”
Admission is $12 for non-members and $10 for members. For more information visit www.haddamhistory.org or call 860-345-2400. Tours will begin on the hour starting at 12:00 Noon and lasting approximately 45 minutes. Tickets can be purchased online by visiting the Haddam Historical Society website www.haddamhistory.org.
Cell Block Tales: Tour the Jail and Meet the Prisoners: Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:00 Noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and Sunday, September 27, 2026, 12:00 Noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
