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This Former Prison is a Now Home to a Vibrant Art Community

A prison-turned-art space in Lorton, Virginia.

Aired 11/11/2024

If You Lived Here

This Former Prison is a Now Home to a Vibrant Art Community

Clip: Season 4 Episode 3 | 4m 21sVideo has Closed Captions

A prison-turned-art space in Lorton, Virginia.

Discover the fascinating history of the Occoquan Workhouse in Lorton, Virginia. Initially built in 1910 as a progressive era work camp to rehabilitate inmates through hard labor and agriculture, it later became infamous for its role in the women's suffrage movement. Today, the former prison has been transformed into the Workhouse Arts Center, home to over 60 artists and nine galleries.

Aired 11/11/2024

If You Lived Here is a local public television program presented by WETA

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Explore the rich history of Occoquan, Virginia. (3m 45s)

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