America's Most Historic Prison
Eastern State Penitentiary was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells once held many of America's most notorious lawbreakers, including "Slick Willie" Sutton and "Scarface" Al Capone.
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February 13, 2022, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Family Field Trip: February 2022
Included with standard admission, subject to availability. Interactive activity designed for children ages 8-13 and their caregivers. Learn more
What We're Reading This Week
"‘Nothing Will Be the Same’: A Prison Town Weighs a Future Without a Prison" By Tim Arango | The New York Times, Jan 10, 2022. Photo: Max Whittaker | The New York Times
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