The Old Jail in Heathsville has been part of history for nearly 200 years, a silent witness to the history of the county seat and a participant in many instances. For 119 years the jail held those accused of just about every type of felony and misdemeanor imaginable – murder, assault, theft, robbery, burglary, arson, abduction. The Old Jail was in operation beginning when thieves were stealing horses and wagons and road agents were stopping travelers on horseback and robbing them, up to the time when car theft was a frequent crime. The jail had more than its share of escapes and escape attempts. The Northumberland County Historical Society was organized for the purpose of taking responsibility for the building so that it would not be demolished. Since January 1, 1964 NCHS has performed two stages of stabilization, repair, and rehabilitation by experts to make the jail available to the public as a learning center. There is more archaeological and architectural historical examination that needs to be done to perform the third stage of preservation. All proceeds from the sale of this book support the Old Jail Fund to preserve the historic landmark.  

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