Penitentiary North Walk
The North Walk will take you through the oldest part of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. It is also known as the area with the most paranormal activity, a place where murders, violence and brutality were common everyday occurrences. This was where the most dangerous inmates were housed, the maximum security area, North Hall; the inmates called it – The Alamo. There are no actors on the North Walk. It’s just your group, your tour guide, a flashlight, and a few tales from the past. The areas that you will visit include: North Hall, the Boiler Room, The Infirmary, and The Psych Ward. Groups go every 20 minutes starting at 7 p.m.! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this guided tour. If you are planning on attending the Dungeon of Horrors the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART!
Dungeon of Horrors
Over 10,000 people each year are introduced to one of the scariest places behind bars! Get your tickets so you can experience the fright of being locked in a cell, the fear of being lost in a maze, and the terror of an eerie walk through the dungeon of horrors. Will you manage to keep up with your group and not get separated? Do you have what it takes to make it through? Don’t worry, our actors will be there to help you along…… Groups go every 15 minutes starting at 7 p.m.! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this haunted house! If you are planning on attending the North Walk the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART! Hours: 7 p.m. until Close Admission: $20/ticket
Smithsonian Museum Day Live!
Celebrate the harvest season with our “Garden Checklist” and other seasonal activities. Patrons can make a “Festive Fall Foliage” craft and tour the Interpretive Garden using a garden checklist.
Penitentiary North Walk
Groups go every 20 minutes starting at 7PM! It will take you at least 45 minutes to get through this guided tour. If you are planning on attending the Dungeon of Horrors the same night, you MUST schedule them AT LEAST 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTES APART! The North Walk will take you through the oldest part of the former West Virginia Penitentiary. It is also known as the area with the most paranormal activity, a place where murders, violence and brutality were common everyday occurrences. This was where the most dangerous inmates were housed, the maximum security area, North Hall; the inmates called it – The Alamo. There are no actors on the North Walk. It’s just your group, your tour guide, a flashlight, and a few tales from the past. The areas that you will visit include: North Hall, the Boiler Room, The Infirmary, and The Psych Ward.
R.I.P. Night
Dress Rehearsal for the Dungeon of Horrors The Dungeon of Horrors will be having a rehearsal show that is open to the public! $5 Admission. You can purchase tickets ONLY at the front gate. Ticket sales will begin approximately at 7:45 p.m., and the first group will go in at 8 p.m. If we have a larger crowd, we will take groups every 15 minutes.
Penitentiary Photography Tour
$100/person Photography License Agreement available Introducing West Virginia Penitentiary’s Photography Tour! This is not a guided tour, you will be roaming at your own pace and leisure after a brief walk-through. The gate will be opened approximately 15 minutes prior to the tour time for check-in. Each photographer is responsible for their own equipment, and is required to sign a waiver/agreement upon check-in. June, July, and August you will be sharing the facility with tour groups. We ask that you refrain from blocking doors and pathways, and keep the floor clear of equipment that may cause a hazard to guests. During your photography tour, you will be allowed access to areas that are not accessible to the public on a regular basis. The areas that are available during a photography tour are as follows: (a map is available upon request) The Sugar Shack The Boiler Room The Infirmary The Psych Ward North and South recreation yards North Hall and New Wall (cell blocks) Visitation Kitchen and Cafeteria You do not have to be a professional photographer to take advantage of this opportunity. We welcome professionals, amateurs, artists, and everyone in between! You may bring drinks and snacks, NO ALCOHOL. Please pick up and dispose of your mess. There is no heat or air conditioning throughout our facility. The building will be extremely HOT in the summer and extremely COLD in the winter. Please dress according to the weather! We will NOT postpone due to rain, this is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are Non-Refundable and MUST be purchased online. Online ticket sales end at 9:00pm EST the evening before a scheduled photography tour to notify staff to be on hand. *We offer a Group Rate for schools and students. *Special pricing for filming Please call 304-845-6200 for Pricing and Details.
2nd Annual Pawpawpalooza
Join us for a fun filled day at the park. Rise and Shine 5K starts at 9 p.m. Register at http://www.active.com/moundsville-wv/running/distance-running-races/rise-n-shine-5k-2015?int. The 5K is $20 per person by September 9th and $25 after September 9th. A free 2-3 mile Pawpaw hike starts at 12 p.m. at the Amphitheater and will last roughly 2 hours. Pawpaws will be donated to Brew Keepers for a batch of Pawpaw beer. Enjoy a free yoga session at 2 p.m. with Happy Goat Yoga at the Amphitheater. Music will be provided by Shannon Canterbury at the Amphitheater from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at no charge.
Night Time Zip Line Rides
Join us on September 10th for an Adventure filled night. Starting at 8 p.m, the Ohio Valley’s #1 Outdoor Adventure Park will be offering night time zip line rides on our 2,100 ft ride. Call the park office for more information at 304-845-9810.
Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys
Donna Ulisse and The Poor Mountain Boys from Nashville, TN will be performing in the Banquet Hall at 7:30 PM. Admission: $10 per person; children age 12 & under $5; and children under the age of 5 get in FREE! Donna is a 4 time IMBA Songwriter of the year nominee. Hear Donna perform songs from her current release Hard Cry Moon. Call the Main Office to purchase tickets for the show. For more information visit http://bluegrasstoday.com/directories/events/donna-ulisses-songwriting-escape-workshop-moundsville-wv/.
Penitentiary Twilight Tours
Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own. 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Admission: $30/person 13 and older
Ghost Adventures
Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents?…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Enjoy an informative 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. You ARE REQUIRED to purchase Ghost Adventures tickets online Tickets are NOT sold at the door for this event. 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.; $65/person ages 18 and older. http://www.wvpentours.com/tours_ghostadventures.htm
Night Time Zip Line
Night time zip lining.
Children’s Nature Program
Topic discussed: Eagles
Thriller Thursday
Why wait for the weekend to have fun? Get started early with Thriller Thursdays! Make plans with your friends to spend three thrilling hours with us that you won’t soon forget! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own. For ages 15 and older.
Penitentiary Photography Tour
$100/person Photography License Agreement available Introducing West Virginia Penitentiary’s Photography Tour! This is not a guided tour, you will be roaming at your own pace and leisure after a brief walk-through. The gate will be opened approximately 15 minutes prior to the tour time for check-in. Each photographer is responsible for their own equipment, and is required to sign a waiver/agreement upon check-in. June, July, and August you will be sharing the facility with tour groups. We ask that you refrain from blocking doors and pathways, and keep the floor clear of equipment that may cause a hazard to guests. During your photography tour, you will be allowed access to areas that are not accessible to the public on a regular basis. The areas that are available during a photography tour are as follows: (a map is available upon request) The Sugar Shack The Boiler Room The Infirmary The Psych Ward North and South recreation yards North Hall and New Wall (cell blocks) Visitation Kitchen and Cafeteria You do not have to be a professional photographer to take advantage of this opportunity. We welcome professionals, amateurs, artists, and everyone in between! You may bring drinks and snacks, NO ALCOHOL. Please pick up and dispose of your mess. There is no heat or air conditioning throughout our facility. The building will be extremely HOT in the summer and extremely COLD in the winter. Please dress according to the weather! We will NOT postpone due to rain, this is a rain-or-shine event. Tickets are Non-Refundable and MUST be purchased online. Online ticket sales end at 9:00pm EST the evening before a scheduled photography tour to notify staff to be on hand. *We offer a Group Rate for schools and students. *Special pricing for filming Please call 304-845-6200 for Pricing and Details.
Penitentiary Ghost Adventures
Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Tour the facility with a guide for a 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. See who you can find “living” in the Sugar Shack or North Hall, look for patients in the psych ward, or try to sit in a cell – we dare you! Bring a friend, bring all your friends or come by yourself! We require that each person respect the facility and other investigators attending the event. For ages 18 and older only.
Penitentiary Ghost Adventures
Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Tour the facility with a guide for a 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. See who you can find “living” in the Sugar Shack or North Hall, look for patients in the psych ward, or try to sit in a cell – we dare you! Bring a friend, bring all your friends or come by yourself! We require that each person respect the facility and other investigators attending the event. Ages 18 and older only.
Penitentiary Ghost Adventures
Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Tour the facility with a guide for a 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. See who you can find “living” in the Sugar Shack or North Hall, look for patients in the psych ward, or try to sit in a cell – we dare you! Bring a friend, bring all your friends or come by yourself! We require that each person respect the facility and other investigators attending the event. 18 and older.
Twilight Penitentiary Tours
Hours: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Price: $30/person ages 13 and older. Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.
Twilight Penitentiary Tours
Hours: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Price: $30/person ages 13 and older. Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.
Twilight Penitentiary Tours
Hours: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. Price: $30/person ages 13 and older Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.
Twilight Penitentiary Tours
7pm – 10pm $30/person 13 and older Come spend the twilight hours with us, and get a THRILL of a lifetime!! You will receive a 90-minute guided tour full of historic and paranormal information, and then have an opportunity to roam the halls on your own.
Grand Vue Park Mountain Bike Challenge
Think you have what it takes? Put your trail riding skills to the test in the Grand Vue Park Mountain Bike Challenge, open to all ages! This race is sanctioned by the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) and will include races in three classes: Expert, Sport and Beginner. All classes will start at the Red Barn at 12:00pm: Expert Class - 23 miles Sport Class - 16 miles Beginner Class - 8 miles The trails of Grand Vue Park consist of 20 miles of single track and portions of our 4 miles of double track. Experience the rolling hills and spectacular views of Grand Vue Park. The first 200 racers registered will receive a race t-shirt, pint glass, camping and bike wash.
Photography Tour
Twilight Tour
7:00pm – 10:00pm (3 hours) $30 per person Up to 30 people may attend this event. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGES 13 YEARS AND OLDER* Paranormal License Agreement In response to the number of requests from the "under 18" age group wanting to be part of a paranormal event, we have added Twilight Tours for all individuals 13 years and older! Enjoy an evening at the prison during the Twilight hours of selected Fridays and Saturdays! Plan a night out with your friends or alone (if you dare). Bring your flashlight, camera, and equipment, and walk the halls of what was once the bloodiest institution in the nation. Participants will take a 90-minute guided tour of the facility and then have some time to investigate the facility on their own. Individuals must be 13 years of age or older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Twilight Tour
7:00pm – 10:00pm (3 hours) $30 per person Up to 30 people may attend this event. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AGES 13 YEARS AND OLDER* Paranormal License Agreement In response to the number of requests from the "under 18" age group wanting to be part of a paranormal event, we have added Twilight Tours for all individuals 13 years and older! Enjoy an evening at the prison during the Twilight hours of selected Fridays and Saturdays! Plan a night out with your friends or alone (if you dare). Bring your flashlight, camera, and equipment, and walk the halls of what was once the bloodiest institution in the nation. Participants will take a 90-minute guided tour of the facility and then have some time to investigate the facility on their own. Individuals must be 13 years of age or older. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Redroots with The Elson’s as Opening Act
On May 13th The Elson's open for Redroots at the Strand Theatre in Moundsville, West Virginia. Advance tickets are on sale at Take a Bow Dance Centre (located in the Sanford center on 3rd Street in Moundsville) from 4pm-7pm, Monday-Thursday. For more information, please call 304-280-6662.
Ghost Adventures
Want to see what it is REALLY like to spend the night in prison – but with no living residents?…..Book your Saturday night with us for Ghost Adventures! Enjoy an informative 90-minute guided tour, and then roam the halls on your own. Hours are 11pm - 6am; Cost is $65/person 18 and older.