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September 23, 2022 – November 12, 2022
Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary
Select nights, September 23 through November 12. Tickets start at $34. This immersive, theatrical experience features five thrilling haunted houses plus historic tours, themed bars, live entertainment, and more!
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October 14, 2022, 9:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Member Night: Behind the Scenes | Costume & Makeup Tour
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. For the first time ever, members are invited to tour our Halloween greenroom and meet our incredible team of costumers and special FX makeup artists.
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October 15, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Immigration, Violence, and the Search for Justice
Members only. Registration required. Hybrid (In-Person or Virtual). Join Dr. Zach Schrag for an intriguing discussion of Philadelphia’s 1844 nativist riots and learn how these uprisings continue to resonate today.
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October 30, 2022, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Family Fall Festival
Free for kids in costume and their families. Join us at Eastern State Penitentiary for some fall-themed family fun!
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November 11, 2022, 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Member Night: Saving Cellblock 14
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. Join us for a closer look at Cellblock 14 and learn more about efforts to preserve the historic cellblock's roof.
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November 13, 2022, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Family Field Trip: November 2022
Included with standard admission, subject to availability. On the second Sunday of every month at 11:30 am, join Eastern State's education team for a journey through the history of creativity at the penitentiary. This month's theme to be announced.
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November 15, 2022, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Searchlight Series: Questioning the Ethics of Prison Architecture | Michael Kimmelman
Free. Advance reservations recommended. Or join online via Zoom webinar or Facebook.
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November 19, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Museums | Hubs for Change and Workforce Development
Members only. Registration required. Virtual. Staff from Eastern State, The Broad, and the Smithsonian discuss creating equitable museum employment programs for returning citizens.
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November 25, 2022 – December 21, 2022
Holiday Toy Drive
BOGO Daytime Tour Admission for Anyone Who Donates. Donate a toy in exchange for "Buy One, Get One Free" daytime tour admission to Eastern State Penitentiary.
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December 11, 2022, 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Family Field Trip: December 2022
Included with standard admission, subject to availability. On the second Sunday of every month at 11:30 am, join Eastern State's education team for a journey through the history of creativity at the penitentiary. This month's theme to be announced.
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December 17, 2022, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: The Future of Prison Museums | A Virtual Tour of Sing Sing
Members only. Registration required. Virtual. Discover the complicated history of Sing Sing and the incredible plans to operate a museum both inside and outside prison grounds with Executive Director Brent Glass.
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December 21, 2022 – January 4, 2023
Pop-Up Museum | Segregated Cellblocks: Race and Change at Eastern State
Included with admission. For a limited time only, a selection of artifacts from the penitentiary's archives will be on display exploring the theme of race and segregation at Eastern State.
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