Amador County – The Preston Youth Correctional Facility plans its final open house to coincide with a closure ceremony June 2nd at the Ione facility.

Preston officials announced that “after more than 100 years in operation, Preston Youth Correctional Facility will hold an open house closure ceremony next month.”

“To celebrate its rich history,” officials said in a release that “the public is invited to an open house closure ceremony,” set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2. On-ground tours of the facility will be offered to the public from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and from 12:30 to 2 p.m. A flag lowering ceremony will be held at noon in front of the administration building in the parking lot.

The Preston Visiting Hall will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with various historical displays, and refreshments will be served.

The Release said the “Preston Youth Correctional Facility, established in 1894, is scheduled for closure on June 30 by action of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the Legislature. Preston has served the state of California and its youth for 117 years. Preston began as a proposal in the Legislature to remove youthful offenders from San Quentin and Folsom state prisons.”

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