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From classroom-ready lesson plans to tours, workshops, and professional development opportunities, we offer content that accommodates a wide variety of learning styles and subject matter, featuring expertise from universities, school districts, and thought leaders across the country. Together, we can shape a transformative learning experience that connects past to present and encourages critical thinking about the pathways forward.
Classroom Resources
Integrate justice education into your curriculum - these innovative tools help educators navigate the complexities of the justice system in a classroom setting.
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Justice 101 Panel Discussions
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The Collaboratory for Justice Education, powered by the Eastern State Center for Justice Education, is a dynamic community of dedicated and enthusiastic people with a shared passion for justice education.
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With virtual, in-person, guide-led, and self-guided options, there’s something for everyone at Eastern State. Learn more and make your group reservation today.
Upcoming Justice Education Events
Justice 101
Monday, September 01 - Friday, July 31, 2026
Join us as we dive into some of the most pressing issues in criminal justice today, through a historical lens and with a focus on civic education. Each program includes interactive online or in-person elements, expert voices, and opportunities for community dialogue. Powered by the Eastern State Center for Justice Education.
Scout Days
Sunday, March 15 - Saturday, November 14, 2026
Led by our engaging staff, all Scout Days participants will enjoy interactive discussions and activities. Members of Scouting America and Girl Scouts of the USA will also meet badge requirements.
Justice 101: The History of Solitary Confinement
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a virtual guided journey through our historic site as we trace the origins of "the separate system."
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Mission Possible: Eastern State Convening
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Private event. A convening for teachers after the National Summit on Civic Education hosted by Kerry Saunter and Tim Hoefer, Partner at Steadfast LLC.
American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Workshop: Leading Historic Sites from Legends to Legendary
Thursday, May 21, 2026
8:30am - 9:30am
Private event for the 2026 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Justice 101: Philly Saves: Adaptive Reuse of Sites of Memory and Trauma
Thursday, May 21, 2026
5:30pm - 7:30pm
This discussion examines how we steward the physical legacy of our democracy, including prisons, churches, burial grounds, homes, shopping centers, and factories and how these sites can be reclaimed as spaces of civic dialogue, healing, and community life
American Alliance of Museums (AAM) Workshop: Resilience, Creativity, and Social Impact in Uncertain Times
Friday, May 22, 2026
1:15pm - 2:15pm
Private event for the 2026 AAM Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Justice 101: The History and Meaning of Juneteenth Today
Friday, June 19, 2026
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Join Dr. Kerry Sautner, President and CEO of Eastern State, and Dr. Hasan Jeffries, Associate Professor of History at The Ohio State University, for a conversation on the evolution of American independence. Details to be confirmed—please check back for updates.
Justice 101: School to Prison Pipeline
Tuesday, September 01, 2026
All Day
Date and details to be confirmed—please check back for updates.
In Person Scout Day
Saturday, November 14, 2026
All Day
Led by our engaging staff, all In-Person Scout Day participants will enjoy interactive discussions and activities. Members of Scouting America and Girl Scouts of the USA will also meet badge requirements. Details to be confirmed—please check back for updates.