Adjacent to the County Museum, the Historic 1892 Jail is commonly referred to as the “Old Jail.” A two-story granite and brick building, it served as the county prison until 1962. During the 1940’s, the jail also served as Police headquarters and housed the county communications center. In 1982, it was designated a museum and made available to the Chesterfield Historical Society of VA as its first head office location. Upstairs, original iron-barred cells still enclose metal bunks, and graffiti.

Downstairs, the space is used for temporary exhibits. The front porch features a stone step preserved from the first Chesterfield County courthouse of 1749. Stepping on that front step is like stepping into history! The jail’s first floor features the exhibit The Old Jails of Chesterfield County, that describes the old jails, escape attempts, trials and punishments of long ago.

Historic 1892 Jail

Tours of the Historic 1892 Jail start at the County Museum.

Tuesday Through Thursday 10am – 2pm

Friday 10am – 4pm

Saturday 10am – 2pm

$2.00 for the County Museum

$1.00 for the Old 1892 Jail

6813 Mimms Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832

Phone: (804) 768-7311

Please note: To maintain the historical integrity of the site, this property is not handicapped accessible. Programs are Free or unless otherwise stipulated. Reservations required for all programs. For more details, please call (804) 768-7311.