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Final Tally for Prison Break Weekend 2010	Sutton vs. Klinedinst - See Who Won Our Tunnel Escape Debate! Aug 9, ’10 Eastern State Penitentiary hosted a Tunnel Escape Weekend commemorating some of the most famous prison breaks in American history. The event featured ongoing debates between two actors - one portraying Clarence Klinedinst and one portraying "Slick Willie" Sutton. Visitors had the opportunity to hear their conflicting accounts of who designed the tunnel, how it was built, why the escapees got caught, and vote on who they believed was telling the truth. After tallying the votes throughout the weekend, the results are in! By a margin of 156-104, most visitors believed that Clarence Klinedinst's story was the most accurate!


	Check out the Tour Guide Chronicles May 25, ’10 Read stories from a behind the scenes perspective of an Eastern State tour guide at http://easternstate.blogspot.com. Check back frequently for new entries! You can also friend us on Facebook and Twitter.


Linda Brenner's "Ghost Cats"	ESP seeks art installation proposals for its 2011 tour season. Feb 1, ’10 Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site seeks proposals for its 2011 tour season. The historic site will fund a maximum $7,500.00 per project. This funding includes approval to exhibit during the next exhibition cycle. All projects that are approved will be installed for one full tour season (March through November), unless the artist proposal states otherwise. The proposal deadline (for all funding and approvals) is Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 4 pm. This is not a deadline for a postmark, but for delivery at the historic site. For additional information, including the 2011 Guidelines, Current Installations, Past Installations and Sample Proposals, please see: http://www.easternstate.org/exhibits/guidelines.php


	2010 Annual Appeal continues Jan 26, ’10 Currently behind locked doors in a small building close to the main tour route are some of Eastern State's most moving artifacts - the 23 murals by Lester Smith. They fill the walls of the Catholic Chaplain's Office. This part of the prison must remain closed until we can stabilize the building structure and conserve the fragile paintings. Learn more here. Every year, friends like you who value Eastern State Penitentiary's unique history and stark beauty, step forward to help save additional elements of the building fabric. Will you help us save the murals? It will take $525,000 to carry out the full project and open the Catholic Chaplain's Office to you and other visitors. Click here to donate online. Every gift matters. Thank you!


	We're Hiring: Tour Guides and Museum Shop Staff Jan 21, ’10 Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site seeks tour staff and museum shop staff for full-time & part-time, seasonal work. The Penitentiary is open everyday (except Thanksgiving), March 15 through November 30. Training begins February 26. Please see www.EasternState.org/hiring for complete information.


	Take Advantage of the City Pass Winter Special! Dec 4, ’09 Philadelphia CityPass Winter Special Philadelphia City Pass is a great way to save money and time. The Winter Special adds another punch for locals and nearby visitors: Booklets activated on or after December 15, 2009 remain valid through February 28, 2010 (Instead of the normal nine-day validity period). Philadelphia City Pass includes admission to Eastern State Penitentiary, The Franklin Institute, Adventure Aquarium, Philadelphia Trolley Works & Big Bus Company, Philadelphia Zoo and National Constitution Center for only $58 (a $105.10 value!). Purchase your City Pass online now.

Photo: Adam Cohen, 2009

Photo: Trish Leeb, 2009

Members' Photo Contest

Oct 13, ’09

The 2009 Members' Photo Contest took place on Saturday, October 3. Members of Eastern State Penitentiary were invited to submit one photo for each of the two judging categories: best color photo as well as best black and white photo.

Serving as judge was Tom Berault, Professor of Art at Prince George's Community College.

Congratulations to Adam Cohen for placing first in the color category and Trish Leeb for placing first in the black and white category. The winning photos are at left.

This year, Eastern State added awards for second place, third place, and honorable mentions. Congratulations to Adam Cohen (2nd place, B&W), Laura Shindollar (3rd place, B&W), Nathan Horton (2nd place, Color), William Allman (3rd place, Color) and Brian Betteridge (Honorable Mention, Color).


	Travelocity Gnome visits Eastern State Penitentiary Aug 4, ’09 In July, Travelocity’s website allowed fans to vote for the destination of the Roaming Gnome. After Philadelphia won the most votes over Boston and Washington D.C., the Gnome visited several local landmarks, including the cellblocks of Eastern State Penitentiary. While learning about Eastern’s long history and Halloween fundraiser Terror Behind the Walls, the Gnome had his picture taken with Eastern State visitors and staff throughout the site. Pictures and narratives of the Roaming Gnome’s visit to Eastern State Penitentiary and other Philadelphia destinations can be found on his Facebook page.


Final Tally for Prison Break Weekend 2009. Photo: Tom Berault	Sutton vs. Klinedinst - See Who Won Our Tunnel Escape Debate! Aug 3, ’09 Eastern State Penitentiary hosted a Tunnel Escape Weekend commemorating some of the most famous prison breaks in American history. The event featured ongoing debates between two actors - one portraying Clarence Klinedinst and one portraying "Slick Willie" Sutton. Visitors had the opportunity to hear their conflicting accounts of who designed the tunnel, how it was built, why the escapees got caught, and vote on who they believed was telling the truth. After tallying the votes throughout the weekend, the results are in! By a margin of 180-151, most visitors believed that Clarence Klinedinst's story was the most accurate! Visitors to Eastern State this weekend were also able to participate in a number of family activities including a seek and find, a 24 ft. inflatable rock wall designed to mimic the 1923 Leo Callahan escape, and the opportunity to create a design for an escape-proof prison.


	Now Accepting Memberships Online! Jul 31, ’09 You said it was time and we agreed! Eastern State can now accept your membership purchases and renewals online using secure PayPal technology. August is a great time to become a member or renew a membership. Escape the heat by cooling off in the cellblocks. Take a Twilight Tour while the days are still long. If you are looking forward to the 2009 Terror Behind the Walls season with its new attraction, Infirmary, be sure to secure your Member Passes by making your membership purchase by August 31. Click here to review membership options and use the new online system. If you have any questions using the new system, please email ek@easternstate.org.

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