Segregation at Eastern State Penitentiary remained official policy until 1961. While work assignments began to integrate that same year and cellblocks started desegregating in the mid-1960s, labor roles had long been assigned along racial lines. White incarcerated men were more often given jobs that offered better opportunities after release, while Black men worked disproportionately in food service. Explore the complex relationship between incarceration and the Civil Rights Movement in our Find
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Eastern State's installations prove that art can be found anywhere 🖼️ There are 15 art installations currently on view at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site—each offering a distinct, thought-provoking perspective on the history and impact of the criminal justice system.
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While Eastern State Penitentiary was originally built for men, women were also incarcerated here until 1923. Today, the historical record reveals very little about the women who lived inside the prison. Aside from occasional mentions in the Warden’s Daily Journal or the Descriptive Registers, their experiences were rarely documented. Throughout March, explore Women and the Justice System at Eastern State through a Women’s History self-guided tour or public tour and learn more about the challenge
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Halloween Nights kick off this Friday at Eastern State Penitentiary! 👻 But did you know the historic site is also open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM for daytime tours? 🏰 Explore our rich history during the day, then return after dark for a Halloween festival of epic proportions, featuring haunted attractions and special historic experiences—including a flashlight tour of the hospital block! 🔦 | Eastern State Penitentiary
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Pride Night returns to Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary on October 10th! 🏳️‍🌈 Our creatures are ready to serve and slay in the spirit of the season 👻 Enjoy everything Halloween Nights has to offer PLUS access to a special party in the Speakeasy at Al Capone's Cell from 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm with two complimentary drinks 🥂 (beer, wine, soft drinks). Tickets are limited at the link in bio! 🎟 This year, we're featuring 2019 Best of Philly winners, @glitterandgarbagecabaret , Philly
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