44 Photos Of Philadelphia's Historic Eastern State Penitentiary
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44 Photos Of Philadelphia's Historic Eastern State Penitentiary
Apr 5, 2020
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Segregation at Eastern State Penitentiary remained official policy until 1961. While work assignments began to integrate that same year and cellblocks started desegregating in the mid-1960s, labor roles had long been assigned along racial lines. White incarcerated men were more often given jobs that offered better opportunities after release, while Black men worked disproportionately in food service. Explore the complex relationship between incarceration and the Civil Rights Movement in our Find
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Segregation at Eastern State Penitentiary remained official policy until 1961. While work assignments began to integrate that same year and cellblocks started desegregating in the mid-1960s, labor roles had long been assigned along racial lines. White incarcerated men were more often given jobs that offered better opportunities after release, while Black men worked disproportionately in food service. Explore the complex relationship between incarceration and the Civil Rights Movement in our Find
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While Eastern State Penitentiary was originally built for men, women were also incarcerated here until 1923. Today, the historical record reveals very little about the women who lived inside the prison. Aside from occasional mentions in the Warden’s Daily Journal or the Descriptive Registers, their experiences were rarely documented. Throughout March, explore Women and the Justice System at Eastern State through a Women’s History self-guided tour or public tour and learn more about the challenge
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While Eastern State Penitentiary was originally built for men, women were also incarcerated here until 1923. Today, the historical record reveals very little about the women who lived inside the prison. Aside from occasional mentions in the Warden’s Daily Journal or the Descriptive Registers, their experiences were rarely documented. Throughout March, explore Women and the Justice System at Eastern State through a Women’s History self-guided tour or public tour and learn more about the challenge
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When Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site opened to the public in 1994, visitors were required to wear hard hats while exploring the fragile site. Walk in their footsteps this Memorial Day Weekend as you explore areas usually closed to the public, including Cellblock 14. Learn how this landmark has evolved from the world's first penitentiary to a cornerstone of criminal justice education. Learn more and get your tickets today: https://www.easternstate.org/visit/events/MDW2024 | Eastern State
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When Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site opened to the public in 1994, visitors were required to wear hard hats while exploring the fragile site. Walk in their footsteps this Memorial Day Weekend as you explore areas usually closed to the public, including Cellblock 14. Learn how this landmark has evolved from the world's first penitentiary to a cornerstone of criminal justice education. Learn more and get your tickets today: https://www.easternstate.org/visit/events/MDW2024 | Eastern State
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Eastern State Penitentiary: 30 Facts About Philadelphia’s Haunted Prison
Eastern State Penitentiary: 30 Facts About Philadelphia’s Haunted Prison
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Eastern State Penitentiary sets death row to music
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Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site opens its gates this summer for Wednesday Nights! 🍻🌙 With a different theme each week, Wednesday Nights provide a fun and meaningful night out—combining history, culture, and entertainment in a one-of-a-kind setting. Enjoy immersive experiences, interactive events, and exclusive behind-the-scenes access to one of Philadelphia’s most unique landmarks. 🏛️ 🎧 Take a curated, self-guided audio tour by scanning QR codes throughout the historic site. 🖼️ Eng
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More than 150 vendors will fill the area around Eastern State Penitentiary for a vintage flea market
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Halloween Nights Festival returns to Eastern State Penitentiary this fall
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Every day, our passionate staff share stories from the penitentiary's fascinating yet complicated past and hold space for meaningful dialogue about prisons today. This happens on site through engagement with tours, artist installations, and exhibits and online via programs like live-streamed panel discussions and virtual group tours. With your help, we’ll make improvements to our current offerings and provide an even better visitor experience, in person and online, in 2024 and beyond. Donate tod
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Make a day out of your visit to Eastern State! We're open for daytime tours and Halloween Nights during the Halloween season. Come during the day for the history and return at night for the scares! Schedule your visit today at www.EasternState.org. | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Eastern State is covered in a blanket of snow after this weekend’s storm ❄️ Snow really suits these historic walls! | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Eastern State is more than a historic site. It’s an avenue to reimagine the criminal justice system by connecting our past to the present. Our physical location roots us in our history, allowing us serve as a nationally recognized voice in criminal justice education. We are reintroducing Eastern State to invite you to join us as we lead the way forward in deepening our understanding of the justice system to shape a more just future. | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Did you know that Eastern State used dogs as security? 🐕 Learn more about animals at Eastern State Penitentiary, including beloved dog Pep, and the role of animals in prisons today in our latest episode of Unlocking History 🔐 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel now! | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Take a brief, rare look at the third level of Cellblock 12 👀 Cellblock 12 remains off-limits to the public year-round, except for the first level, which is used during Halloween Nights. | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Join us this Friday as we celebrate our 2016 season and the opening of our new exhibit, Prisons Today. Light refreshments will be served. Friday, May 6, 5:30 - 7:30 pm at Eastern State Penitentiary. Free! | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Halloween Nights kick off this Friday at Eastern State Penitentiary! 👻 But did you know the historic site is also open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM for daytime tours? 🏰 Explore our rich history during the day, then return after dark for a Halloween festival of epic proportions, featuring haunted attractions and special historic experiences—including a flashlight tour of the hospital block! 🔦 | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Definitely the fuzziest field trip we've ever had 🐣 | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Eastern State Penitentiary is more than just a Halloween destination–it’s a national historic site that preserves America’s most historic prison. Not only can you support their mission by attending Halloween Nights, but a visit to the museum in the daytime can deepen your understanding of the justice system and its impact today. | Eastern State Penitentiary
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To meet the moment of our nation’s 250th Anniversary, we’re creating a new Welcome Center; our first permanent, publicly accessible restrooms and an orientation hub designed for safety, comfort, and wayfinding. This capital investment will help more visitors fully engage in dialogue and learning, while connecting Eastern State to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Fairmount Park, and the wider city. But we need your help to make it a reality. 🔗 Learn more and make your gift today: https://easternst
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