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

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.

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

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