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May 22, 2024, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Teachback: The Persistence of Forced Labor in Prisons with Jennifer Turner
Free virtual workshop for educators. The workshop will include a topic talk centered around the persistence of forced labor in prisons and presented by Jennifer Turner, a Human Rights Researcher with the American Civil Liberties Union.
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May 24, 2024, 10:00 am – May 27, 2024, 5:00 pm
Memorial Day Weekend 2024
Join us May 24-27 as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of public tours at ESPHS and reflect on the importance of military service during Eastern State’s operational years.
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May 26, 2024, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
ASL Guide-Led Tour and Discussion
Included with admission, subject to availability. An Eastern State educator leads a Guide-Led Tour and Discussion in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions. This program includes both ASL and voice interpretation.
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June 9, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: June 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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June 29, 2024, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
ASL Guide-Led Tour and Discussion
Included with admission, subject to availability. An Eastern State educator leads a Guide-Led Tour and Discussion in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions. This program includes both ASL and voice interpretation.
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July 3, 2024, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Night
Free. Advance reservations strongly recommended. Enjoy FREE evening admission to Eastern State Penitentiary on Wednesday, July 3 as part of this year's Wawa Welcome America festivities.
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July 14, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: July 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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August 11, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: August 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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September 8, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: September 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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September 15, 2024, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
CollegeFest: Free Student Admission
Free Daytime Admission for CollegeFest Registrants. Timed Tickets Required. Students, sign up for CollegeFest and enjoy free daytime admission to Eastern State Penitentiary!
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October 13, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: October 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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November 10, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: November 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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November 17, 2024, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
In-Person Scout Day: Architecture
BSA scouts, GSUSA scouts, and all youth — join us to learn about the penitentiary's history, its unique design, the ethics of prison architecture, and careers in architecture and historic preservation.
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December 8, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: December 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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December 14, 2024, 11:00 am – 2:15 pm
Virtual Scout Day: Architecture
$15. Online via Zoom. BSA scouts, GSUSA scouts, and all youth — join us to learn about Eastern State's history, the penitentiary's unique design, the ethics of prison architecture, and careers in architecture and historic preservation.
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