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June 17, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Getting Inked | Tattooing in Prisons
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. Myke Chambers, a renowned local tattoo artist, will discuss the legacy of prison tattooing and the skill and ingenuity required to tattoo behind bars.
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July 15, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Building Halloween Nights | A Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. Explore fan-favorite attractions. Get a sneak peek at new additions coming this fall. Learn what it takes to plan and build our Halloween festival each year.
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August 19, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Preservation in Action | A Hardhat Tour of Cellblock 14
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. Uncover the history of Cellblock 14, which once held young and first-time prisoners at Eastern State. Learn about current and future efforts to preserve this space.
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September 16, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Healthcare Behind Bars | A Conversation with Dr. Bruce Herdman
Members only. Registration required. Hybrid. Hear about healthcare in Philadelphia’s jails from Dr. Bruce Herdman, Chief of Medical Operations for the Philadelphia Department of Prisons. Then, tour Eastern State’s hospital block.
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October 21, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Scanned, Sealed, Delivered | Mail in Pennsylvania Prisons
Members only. Registration required. Hybrid. Consider the impact of recent changes to how mail is processed in Pennsylvania prisons. Then, write a postcard to someone who is currently incarcerated in PA.
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November 18, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: From Matrons to Muncy | Women at Eastern State
Members only. Registration required. Hybrid. Explore the history of women at Eastern State including the nearly 1,000 women incarcerated here and the “matrons” appointed to oversee them.
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December 16, 2023, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Member Saturday: Holiday Toy Drive | Sort & Pack With Us
Members only. Registration required. In-Person. Help spread cheer to justice-impacted children this holiday season by assisting as we sort and pack toys donated to our annual Holiday Toy Drive.
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