Friday, November 07 - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
All Day
On view in the Central Rotunda.
Documentary footage reveals the impact of the criminal justice system on veterans today. Learn more about Veteran Treatment Courts, created in 2008, and how this alternative to the mainstream legal system provides treatment and accountability plans for justice-involved veterans. Get a closer look at some of the growing number of dedicated veteran cellblocks in prisons and jails across the country.
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Friday, November 07 - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
All Day
Take a 10-minute guided tour to learn about the 120 people incarcerated at Eastern State who went on to serve in the military, plus the thousands of others who contributed to war efforts on the home front.
Friday, November 07 - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
All Day
View a special pop-up exhibit featuring photos, documents, and artifacts that tell the story of veterans and wartime at Eastern State Penitentiary.