Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

From inside prison, Randy Via shares honest, unfiltered conversations about daily life behind bars, prison culture, personal growth, accountability, and survival on the Red Onion Randy Podcast.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Join guest curator Randy Welch as he explores the ethical considerations involved in interpreting historical events and other insights he has on the Liddy exhibit.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Explore the fascinating history and artistic transformation of the former Lorton prison during a Campus Walking Tour at Workhouse Arts Center. This guided tour offers a closer look at the site's historic architecture, its evolution into a thriving arts hub, and the artists who call it home.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Join author and professor emeritus Alice Reagan this Women’s History Month for an insightful exploration of the Women’s Workhouse - its conditions, role in the legal system, and the documented experiences of the women held there.

Join us for a conversation surrounding voting rights and the SAVE Act, and the effects that this would have on women, minorities, and rural communities. Following the panel discussion, attendees will have a chance to visit the Lorton Prison Museum and the Lucy Burns Gallery.

Join us for our reception celebrating the opening of our newest exhibition at the Lorton Prison Museum 𝘎. 𝘎𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘰𝘯 𝘓𝘪𝘥𝘥𝘺: 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘚𝘤𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘋𝘊 & 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘯 𝘝𝘪𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘢, examining how the Watergate scandal intersected with regional legal systems, correctional institutions, and public memory.

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, come celebrate the gals who fought for women’s right to vote and those special female friendships in your life at this special Galentine’s Day EqualiTEA party and tour.

Derwin Overton, Executive Director of OAR NOVA (Opportunities, Alternatives, and Resources) will discuss how OAR has been working for over 50 years to rebuild lives and create safer communities by providing resources and support to individuals and families impacted by the justice system. We're also hosting our annual toy drive! Please consider bringing a donation.

Explore the fascinating history and artistic transformation of the former Lorton prison during a Campus Walking Tour at Workhouse Arts Center. This guided tour offers a closer look at the site's historic architecture, its evolution into a thriving arts hub, and the artists who call it home.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

In celebration of what have been Lucy Burn’s 146 birthday, the Lorton Prison Museum featuring the Lucy Burns Gallery is hosting an afternoon EqualiTEA to honor both Lucy Burns and all the women important to the suffrage movement.

Museum docents and long-time residents Neal McBride and Joe Amman will share their personal accounts and news highlights from this challenging period, providing a unique perspective on the long, drawn-out process of the prison's closure.

Next walking tour of campus is scheduled for Thursday, November 6.

Next walking tour of campus is scheduled for Thursday, November 6.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Each month, the Lorton Prison Museum invites an expert to tackle a topic related to our complicated past. All attendees are invited to visit the museum following the program. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunch; snacks and beverages available for purchase in the W16 Visitor Center.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Join us at the Lorton Prison Museum to honor the courageous suffragists, including Lucy Burns and the National Woman's Party, who fought for the right to vote. Explore their powerful story, engage with author Alice Reagan, and enjoy free suffrage crafts for all ages!

The Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum (ACM) has a long history of engagement with the Lorton Correctional Complex. Archivist Jennifer Morris shares information and examples from ACM’s collection. 

Walking tour of the historic former prison site that is the Workhouse Art Center campus.

Join our museum coordinator for a campus walking tour and explore the history of the prison site.