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Friday the 13th - Old Idaho PenitentiaryEducation :: Misc also Special Events :: Misc
Friday the 13th - Old Idaho Penitentiary
5:00 PM
Old Idaho Penitentiary
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The Old Pen comes to life every Friday the 13th! Join us for an evening of presentations on the arrest, trial, conviction and execution of Ernest Walrath and Troy Powell. This year marks the 67th annivesary of the only double execution in Idaho's history. Walrath and Powell were also the youngest men ever executed in the state. Kathy Deinhardt-Hill, author of Hanged: A History of Idaho's Executions, will present. Execution-related artifacts from Idaho State Historical Society collections will be on rare display. Visitors can also take a self-guided tour of the site and explore 100 years of prison history. Space is limited for presentations, so guests are encouraged to arrive early! April 13, 5pm-9pm (last admission 8pm). Presentations at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. Strongly recommended for ages 13 only due to graphic content. Parental discretion is advised. Tickets are available at BrownPaperTickets.com.
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Age Group: All Ages
Venue: Old Idaho Penitentiary
Address: 2445 Old Penitentiary Road Boise, ID 83712
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Phone: 208-334-2844

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