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Finding Justice Self-Guided Tour

Friday, January 09 - Saturday, February 28, 2026

All Day

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Explore how the fight for civil rights reached Eastern State Penitentiary. This self-guided tour highlights the voices of prominent civil rights leaders and incarcerated people and connects their struggles to the broader movement for equality. Reflect on the ongoing pursuit of justice—inside the prison walls and beyond. 

Ask any staff member for more information.

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All Day

Included with admission. Visit this video installation near the historic site’s central rotunda to hear from prominent civil rights leaders who spoke and wrote from behind bars, using their voices to challenge oppression and inspire collective change. Ask any staff member for more information.

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