The Old Melbourne Gaol. It's such a mysterious, historic, and incredible building filled with thousands of memories and stories. As part of Horizon, we got to experience the ghostly gaol for a day. First, we had a tour explaining stories about the ingenious ways some women escaped and other stories about the gaol which were fascinating and riveting. We then had the opportunity to walk around and experience the gaol closer and learn about some ghost stories.
Afterwards, we did a fun roleplay at the Old Courts, which helped us learn what the courts were like back then, as well as re-enacting a court case. The main highlights of the day were spending time learning about Melbourne's heritage, the women, and the torment some Aboriginal prisoners went through, as well as spending time with our friends talking about the extraordinary Old Melbourne Gaol.
Anjelina J 9B
