E075: Jackson Historic Prison Tours

In this episode, host Rachel Buchanan, Experience Jackson Vice President of Marketing and Communications, welcomes Steve Rudolf, tour guide with the Historic Jackson Prison Tours, which take place at the original site of Michigan’s First State Prison. In 1839, a makeshift wooden fort with room for just 35 inmates became Michigan’s first state prison: Michigan State Prison or Jackson State Prison was the first prison in Michigan. Whether you want to tour the original prison building and grounds as an individual, small group, or even a bus tour, there are options for both viewing just the historic prison, or expanding your tour to include local food, murals, churches and train history – for a day or even an overnight visit.  Learn more at https://historicprisontours.com/.   You can always connect to learn more about Jackson County, Michigan and plan your visit at ⁠⁠www.experiencejackson.com⁠⁠. Experience Jackson is Jackson County’s official tourism bureau.    CREDITS  Podcast recorded, produced, and edited by Rachel Buchanan  Music Bed: Upbeat Uplifting Indie Pop by pinkzebra Registered Project Name: Experience Jackson Podcast License Date: 08/08/2023