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June 29, 2018, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Night
Free ticket must be reserved in advance to guarantee entry. Explore America’s most historic prison at dusk! Free Museum Night admission includes “The Voices of Eastern State" Audio Tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi, Hands-On History interactive experiences, history exhibits, and artist installations.
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July 3, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Colleen DeVirgiliis, Brianne Murphy, and Kempis Songster: Yoga and Justice
Free. Reception to follow.
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July 14, 2018, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Bastille Day 2018: The Farewell Tour
FREE! All good things must come to an end. After 24 years of Bastille Day, it’s time to say goodbye. Join us for the final Bastille Day on July 14, and give Marie Antoinette a proper sendoff! For more information, visit our Bastille Day page.
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August 7, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Alexandra Cox: Trapped in a Vice: The Consequences of Confinement for Young People
Free. Reception to follow.
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September 4, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: September 2018
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
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September 15, 2018, 7:00 am – 9:30 am
Members Photography Morning
Members only. Members have exclusive access to photograph parts of the penitentiary in the early morning light. Coffee and light breakfast fare will be provided. Space is limited. For more information, or to RSVP, email [email protected] This is a members-only event. Not a member? Join today!
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September 21, 2018 – November 10, 2018
Terror Behind the Walls
Select nights, Sept. 21 through Nov. 10.Tickets starting at $19. Terror Behind the Walls, America’s largest haunted house, is called “perfect for Halloween” by The New York Times, named #1 in the nation by Forbes, and featured on NBC’s TODAY Show. Terror Behind the Walls takes place inside the massive, castle-like walls of Eastern State Penitentiary and is consistently ranked among the top haunted attractions in America.
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October 2, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: October 2018
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
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November 6, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: November 2018
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
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December 4, 2018, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: December 2018
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
