Old Gaol

It’s Nantucket so parking is a issue.

The roads are narrow and parking is a dangerous proposition. But we parked anyway. There is a small sign and then like an alley to walk down to get to the jail. We met a great and very nice guide and ...

Old Gaol

Most fun you can have on the upper East coast. Old Gaol can NOT be passed up during your little getaway tour.

Love the stories told here

Our docent was so interesting. He told the stories of the prisoners from long ago and they were unlike any I had heard previously. Island crimes and punishment was unique. (You can not get very far if...

Gaol Break

This tiny building is packed with quirky history. The building itself isn’t much to look at, but the helpful guide bright the stories of the various inmates to life. Among other things, the inmates di...

Interesting history

Very nice and knowledgeable tour guide. Was interesting to hear the history of the jail and the stories of people who were housed there.