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April 20, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Meet the Model Makers
Members only. Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new members-only program. Experience Eastern State as only members can, through exclusive tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. These unique, members-only events shed light on new historical findings, take you behind the scenes, and much more. Discover our collections, explore our site, illuminate history, and make unexpected connections. April Member Saturday: Meet the Model Makers
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May 2, 2019, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Reception for the 2019 Season
Free. Eastern State Penitentiary hosts a changing series of exhibits and artist installations as part of its ongoing programming. Join us as we celebrate our 2019 season with an after-hours reception, free and open to the public! Visitors will be some of the first to view three new site-specific artist installations and a newly restored Al Capone’s Cell exhibit. Light refreshments will be served.
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May 7, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Johnny Perez: The Case for Ending Solitary Confinement
Free. Reception to follow. Today about 80,000 American prisoners live in solitary confinement, locked in their cells for 22-24 hours a day with virtually no human contact. Drawing on his own experience living in solitary confinement, Johnny Perez will discuss his work to raise awareness around this issue and to end the practice.
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May 18, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Behind the Scenes: 25 Years of Art at Eastern State
Members only. Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new members-only program. Experience Eastern State as only members can, through exclusive tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. These unique, members-only events shed light on new historical findings, take you behind the scenes, and much more. Discover our collections, explore our site, illuminate history, and make unexpected connections. May Member Saturday: Behind the Scenes: 25 Years of Art at Eastern State
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June 1, 2019, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Alumni Reunion
Standard Admission. Some of Eastern State's alumni – former officers and inmates – return to the cellblocks to share their memories with the public during a Q&A session. The Alumni Reunion is included with admission. Tickets are available online or at the door, subject to availability.
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June 4, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Anne Parsons: Decarcerating America: Efforts to Close Mental Hospitals and Prisons
Free. Reception to follow.
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June 15, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Prison Labor: From Eastern State to Parchman Farm
Members only. Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new members-only program. Experience Eastern State as only members can, through exclusive tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. These unique, members-only events shed light on new historical findings, take you behind the scenes, and much more. Discover our collections, explore our site, illuminate history, and make unexpected connections. June Member Saturday: Prison Labor: From Eastern State to Parchman Farm
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July 2, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: July 2019
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
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July 3, 2019, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Wawa Welcome America: Free Museum Night
Free. Further details to be announced. 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. Historic site programming, especially "The Voices of Eastern State" Audio Tour, is subject to availability. Capacity is limited. Not recommended for children under the age of seven.
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July 20, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: July 2019
Members only. Topic to be announced. Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new members-only program. Experience Eastern State as only members can, through exclusive tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. These unique, members-only events shed light on new historical findings, take you behind the scenes, and much more. Discover our collections, explore our site, illuminate history, and make unexpected connections. This event is free for all members.
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August 6, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: August 2019
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
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August 15, 2019, 7:00 pm – September 12, 2019, 10:00 pm
Hidden Lives Illuminated
Animated films by currently-incarcerated artists, projected onto the facade of Eastern State Penitentiary.
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August 17, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: August 2019
Members only. Topic to be announced. Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new members-only program. Experience Eastern State as only members can, through exclusive tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. These unique, members-only events shed light on new historical findings, take you behind the scenes, and much more. Discover our collections, explore our site, illuminate history, and make unexpected connections. This event is free for all members.
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September 3, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: September 2019
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
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September 20, 2019 – November 9, 2019
Terror Behind the Walls
Select nights, Sept. 20 through Nov. 9.Ticket prices vary. 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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September 21, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: September 2019
Members only. Topic to be announced. Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new members-only program. Experience Eastern State as only members can, through exclusive tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. These unique, members-only events shed light on new historical findings, take you behind the scenes, and much more. Discover our collections, explore our site, illuminate history, and make unexpected connections. This event is free for all members.
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October 1, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: October 2019
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
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October 5, 2019, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Coffee with a Cop
Free. Eastern State Penitentiary is proud to partner with the Philadelphia Police Department for Coffee with a Cop. Join officers from North Philadelphia’s 22nd District for an informal conversation—over coffee—about issues that matter to you.
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October 19, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: October 2019
Members only. Topic to be announced. Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new members-only program. Experience Eastern State as only members can, through exclusive tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. These unique, members-only events shed light on new historical findings, take you behind the scenes, and much more. Discover our collections, explore our site, illuminate history, and make unexpected connections. This event is free for all members.
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November 5, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: November 2019
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
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November 16, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: November 2019
Members only. Topic to be announced. Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new members-only program. Experience Eastern State as only members can, through exclusive tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. These unique, members-only events shed light on new historical findings, take you behind the scenes, and much more. Discover our collections, explore our site, illuminate history, and make unexpected connections. This event is free for all members.
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November 29, 2019 – December 22, 2019
Holiday Toy Drive
BOGO Admission for Anyone Who Donates. Donate a toy November 29 - December 22, 2019 in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" admission to ESP. One in 28 American kids has a parent behind bars. In Pennsylvania alone, there are approximately 81,096 children with a parent incarcerated in a PA state prison. How can we come together as a community to support families experiencing incarceration during the holidays?
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December 3, 2019, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: December 2019
Free. Reception to follow. Speaker and topic to be announced.
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December 21, 2019, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: December 2019
Members only. Topic to be announced. Join us on the third Saturday of every month for a new members-only program. Experience Eastern State as only members can, through exclusive tours on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 am. These unique, members-only events shed light on new historical findings, take you behind the scenes, and much more. Discover our collections, explore our site, illuminate history, and make unexpected connections. This event is free for all members.
