Additional Resources
Use these resources to find more information.
DC Archives
Resources for finding information on former inmates. The Lorton Prison Museum does not hold these records.
District of Columbia Archives
1300 Naylor Court, NW
Washington DC
(202) 671-1105
archives@dc.gov
*** Send all inquires via email. No walk-in’s at their office permitted.
Minimum information needed to conduct a search: Full name of the family member, sex, and date range of incarceration (beginning and if possible, end).
The records have a date range from 1907 to 2001, with the bulk from 1940 to 1990.
For inmates from the 1990’s-2000’s
General inmate information may be obtained by contacting the DC Department’s Records Office at (202) 523-7060. If you have a DC Department of Corrections’ (DCDC) inmate ID Number, a Metropolitan Police Department identification number (PDID), or an inmate’s full name.
The Vote that Wasn’t Theirs
Document coming soon.
Girl Scout Treasure Hunt
Emma Skog created this interactive for the Lorton Prison Museum as part of her 2020 Girl Scout Gold Award Project. Not just for Girl Scouts, this treasure hunt is a great way for visitors of all ages to explore our galleries.
Donation of Artifacts
The Lorton Prison Museum featuring the Lucy Burns Gallery, a Project of the Workhouse Arts Foundation, thanks you for your interest in donating your artifacts. The Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit objects of interest to the history of our site. To accomplish this goal, we acquires a wide variety of artifacts and historic materials and follow the ethical guidelines for acquiring artifacts established by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). We review every donation offer to determine whether it meets collection needs and falls within the Museum’s mission.
Download the form linked below for FAQs and Donation Requirements.
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