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June 7, 2024, 6:00 pm – July 27, 2024, 9:00 pm
Summer Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary
Friday and Saturday evenings, June 7 – July 27. This summer, join us during exclusive evening hours to explore the profound impact of recreation on prison life through engaging talks, family-friendly activities, and interactive experiences.
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July 20, 2024, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
July 2024: ASL Guide-Led Tour and Discussion
Included with admission, subject to availability. Purchase tickets online to secure your spot. An Eastern State educator leads a Guide-Led Tour and Discussion in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions.
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July 20, 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Summer Nights: Animal Appreciation Night
Included with Summer Nights admission. Meet some adoptable dogs from New Leash on Life USA. Learn about Eastern State's Pep the Dog and consider the impact of animals in prisons today.
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July 27, 2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Summer Nights: Music Trivia Night
Included with Summer Nights admission. Test your knowledge and win Eastern State merchandise! Plus, enjoy a live music performance by Justin Griggs, and participate in music-themed, hands-on activities.
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August 3, 2024, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
August 2024: ASL Guide-Led Tour and Discussion
Included with admission, subject to availability. Purchase tickets online to secure your spot. An Eastern State educator leads a Guide-Led Tour and Discussion in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions.
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August 11, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: August 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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September 1, 2024, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
September 2024: ASL Guide-Led Tour and Discussion
Included with admission, subject to availability. Purchase tickets online to secure your spot. An Eastern State educator leads a Guide-Led Tour and Discussion in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions.
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September 8, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: September 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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September 15, 2024, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
CollegeFest: Free Student Admission
Free Daytime Admission for CollegeFest Registrants. Timed Tickets Required. Students, sign up for CollegeFest and enjoy free daytime admission to Eastern State Penitentiary!
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October 12, 2024, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
October 2024: ASL Guide-Led Tour and Discussion
Included with admission, subject to availability. Purchase tickets online to secure your spot. An Eastern State educator leads a Guide-Led Tour and Discussion in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions.
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October 13, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: October 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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November 10, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: November 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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November 17, 2024, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
In-Person Scout Day: Architecture
$21 per person. Advance registration required. BSA scouts, GSUSA scouts, and all youth — join us to learn about the penitentiary's history, its unique design, the ethics of prison architecture, and careers in architecture and historic preservation.
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November 30, 2024, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
November 2024: ASL Guide-Led Tour and Discussion
Included with admission, subject to availability. Purchase tickets online to secure your spot. An Eastern State educator leads a Guide-Led Tour and Discussion in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions.
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December 8, 2024, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Neighbor Day: December 2024
We invite our neighbors residing in the 19130 and 19121 zip codes to visit free of charge every second Sunday of the month. No reservations required!
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December 14, 2024, 11:00 am – 2:15 pm
Virtual Scout Day: Architecture
$17 per participant. Online via Zoom. BSA scouts, GSUSA scouts, and all youth — join us to learn about Eastern State's history, the penitentiary's unique design, the ethics of prison architecture, and careers in architecture and historic preservation.
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December 28, 2024, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
December 2024: ASL Guide-Led Tour and Discussion
Included with admission, subject to availability. Purchase tickets online to secure your spot. An Eastern State educator leads a Guide-Led Tour and Discussion in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions.
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