Come, do time with us at the prison! Storyteller, Smokey Dryer, will entertain you with tales of old Yuma’s lawmakers and breakers of the Yuma Territorial Prison. Walk through the century-old cell block, enter the dreaded Dark Cell, and ring the bell alerting Yuma’s citizens of a prisoner escape. Tours are approximately 1 hour. Tickets are $10, sold at the door. Tour group size is limited so please arrive early. Comfortable shoes recommended. The Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is located at 220 Prison Hill Road, Yuma, AZ 85364. For more information, call 928-783-4771 or visit yumaprison.org.
See you in prison!
Walk the grounds of Yuma's historic Territorial Prison with Storyteller, Mike Erfert as he introduces you to the Guns, Guards, Gals, and Ghosts that made it famous. Join us as the Legends live again!
Mike Erfert worked for the Yuma Police Department for 26 years and served as Public Information Officer for the Yuma Fire Department for the past 17 years.
Prisoner Stories
Mug Shot Selfies
Restored Gatling Gun
Seated Documentary