Special Event

Event

Escape of the New Castle Prisoner

First State National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. This program is completely free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 39.659884, -75.563385


Beginning at the Sheriff's House Welcome Center. Parking is on street and can be found out front of the building.

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Time:

5:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Duration:

45 minutes

Participants will have 45 minutes to complete the escape room.


Description

Join staff from First State National Historical Park and the New Castle Court House Museum for a NEW Escape Room: "Escape of The New Castle Prisoner". During the program participants will solve educational, engaging puzzles that will determine which prisoner escaped their cell and where they went. During the program, participants will search for clues inside the Sheriff's House, break into a jail cell, and attempt the locate the escaped convict.
 
Registration is required for this program and is on a first-come, first-serve basis. This program is geared towards people 10 years of age or older. Younger participants may attend but may struggle with following the content. Number of participants is 2 minimum, 8 maximum.

Reservation or Registration: Yes

To register for the program please email firststate@nps.gov the following information: -Preferred date and time (5:00pm or 6:00pm) -Number of people in your party participating in the program