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Brian James Spies: Solitaire. Having spent time in solitary confinement as a teenager in a juvenile psychiatric facility, the artist relies on his personal experience to create a sound collage of layered vocal tracks on Eastern State’s audio tour player.
Presented by Visit Philadelphia, the TED Democracy features a series of high-profile events over three years centered around the concepts and pillars that are essential to preserving modern democracy. The second program of the series takes place at Eastern State Penitentiary, highlighting the power of participating in a democratic society.
Tickets start at $39. Step inside Eastern State's massive front gate and into a Halloween festival of epic proportions — featuring five thrilling haunted houses plus historic tours, themed bars, live entertainment, and more — all inside the massive, abandoned complex of a real, ten-acre prison.
Halloween Nights features FIVE thrilling haunted houses PLUS... - historic tours - themed bars and lounges - live entertainment - and so much more. ...all within the walls of a real, abandoned 10-acre prison. View All Attractions.
The TED Democracy Fireside Chat initiative brings together big thinkers and civic leaders who are protecting and reimagining democracies across the globe. Each event features TED Talks from esteemed thought-leaders, held at historic locations in Philadelphia. For more information, visit VisitPhilly.com.
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is located at 22nd Street and Fairmount Avenue, just five blocks from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Please visit EasternState.org for the current museum operating schedule.
Unlocking History is a video series that examines the intricacies of everyday life at Eastern State Penitentiary and in prisons today. Each month, our researchers delve into the archives and share a unique, often-overlooked slice of history through the lens of a specific person, community, or topic.
Explore Eastern States historic cellblocks. Learn about the history of the penitentiary and its relevance today. Please visit EasternState.org for the current museum operating schedule. Hours of operation are subject to change. Tickets are available online or at the door, subject to availability.
Members of the Collaboratory contribute to creating impactful tools tailored for educators and students nationwide. These tools serve as instruments of change within classrooms, striving to influence our nations understanding of justice and the construction of an equitable justice system.
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site (ESPHS) is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of the Collaboratory for Justice Education. The 37 members selected represent 15 U.S. states and a wide range of educational expertise, all united by a shared passion for justice education.