Behind the Bars: The History of the Peel County Jail

Core exhibition

This exhibition takes a thoughtful and compassionate look at the history of the Peel County Jail, and the stories of those who spent time within it.

For more than 100 years, thousands of people moved through the Peel County Jail. Learn about why the jail was built, the experiences of its staff and prisoners, and how the justice system in Peel has changed over the years.