RockyFest
Wednesday, December 03, 2025
All Day
Celebrate the anniversary of Philadelphia’s most iconic film franchise with a city-wide series of events! As part of the RockyFest celebration, Eastern State will offer special programming on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, to celebrate the history of boxing at Eastern State Penitentiary and in prisons throughout Pennsylvania.
Programming will include historic tours about Charles "Jack" Blackburn, a renowned boxing champion who was incarcerated at Eastern State Penitentiary. Special video programming in the penitentiary's center rotunda will highlight the history of boxing in prison.
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We strive to make the penitentiary and our site, programs, and exhibits accessible to all visitors. Click here to learn more about accessibility and accommodations at ESPHS.