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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 – 11:00 am
July ASL Tour
Join us on July 20th at 11 AM as an Eastern State Educator leads a tour in partnership with an ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter from Hands UP Productions. This program includes both ASL and voice interpretation. Visitors from the D/deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing communities are welcome to attend. For more information about accessibility at Eastern State, visit www.EasternState.org/access.
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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 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 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 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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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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