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The Giggling Pig Milford - 9:30 AM
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Cabela's - various times
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Westfarms Mall - various times
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SoNo Collection - 10:00 AM
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Mattatuck Museum - 1:00 PM
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Danbury Public Library - 4:30 PM
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Danbury Public Library - 5:30 PM
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Cabela's - various times
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The Shops at Yale
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Light in the Dungeon: A Jack-o-Lantern Experience
Fri Sep 27, 2024 - Sun Oct 27, 2024
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Fridays, and Saturdays through October 27, 2024.
11:00am ET
Age: All Ages
Price: $10-$20 per person
Experience the Old New-Gate Prison & Copper Mine like never before! In the late 18th century, people incarcerated at New-Gate Prison were housed in the abandoned copper mine in total darkness. Celebrate the Fall season with us as we bring “Light into the Dungeon.” Explore the 100-yard loop of the underground copper mine illuminated by a display of 350 professionally carved Jack O' Lanterns.
Visit Details
- Advanced Tickets Required.
- Tickets cost $20 for adults & $10 for youth (17 and under).
- Children being carried through the mine do not need a ticket.
- Arrive ANYTIME during your timeslot to be admitted into the copper mine. 60 tickets are sold per timeslot and 15 people will be allowed down every 15 minutes- you can take as long as you like once you are down below.
- Guides will be stationed throughout the mine, but the experience underground is primarily self-guided and can last as long or short as you prefer.
- Tickets also include admission to the above-ground prison yard.
- The prison yard includes ruins, cells, and special exhibits, which are also available for self-exploration.
- Arrive before your time slot, or stay after to explore the prison yard.
- Refunds must be requested via Eventbrite.
- Please call 860-653-3563 if you need to request a different time slot.
- This event is Rain or Shine!
Mine Conditions
- There are 33 steps down to the mining landing which is 35 feet below ground.
- Visitors can explore the 100-yard loop of the mine.
- The lowest tunnel is 4 feet high.
- The mine is consistently 52 degrees, wet, and dimly lit.
- We ask that visitors consider their medical history and physical limitations before descending to the mine.
- Strollers, wheelchairs, walkers, and similar devices are not permitted.
- Closed-toed shoes are required.
** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.