Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc

1 in 2 adults in the U.S. has experienced incarceration in their family. How does this impact our local communities? What can we do to facilitate change? Join the conversation by visiting ESPHS on Saturday, July 13, to watch FAMM's latest documentary "District of Second Chances" and join a live panel discussion featuring two cast members, Gene Downing and Anthony Petty, along with criminal justice advocate Nancy Leichter. This event is part of Summer Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary. Get tickets: https://lnkd.in/e3UbYwEb

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Are you a teacher interested in developing classroom materials about justice, incarceration and its history? Apply by July 7 for a chance to be part of an exclusive, four-day Summer Teacher Institute led by Eastern State’s education department and a team of Teacher Advisors. Participating teachers will receive… A $600 stipend (paid in two parts) Act 48 credit (if teaching in Pennsylvania) A virtual or in-person field trip to Eastern State Penitentiary (tickets and $400 transportation reimbursement provided) for their class during the 2024-25 school year. Learn more: EasternState.org/teach

Join us in person or online on June 19 as we come together to commemorate Juneteenth, honoring the realized freedom and the struggle of the once enslaved Africans in America. Featuring a live performance of "Unshackled" by The Black Breath Collective, family-friendly storytelling by Thembi Palmer, and a panel discussion. Virtual admission is free. In-person admission discounted. Discounts are also available for Museums for All, ACCESS Card, and SEPTA Key Reduced Fare card holders. Many libraries also lend admission passes to Eastern State, which can be checked out from the library and used for admission to Juneteenth. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e7rVTNng

Applications are NOW OPEN for Eastern State Penitentiary's 2024 Summer Teacher Institute! Are you a teacher interested in developing classroom materials about justice, incarceration and its history? Apply for a chance to be part of an exclusive, four-day Summer Teacher Institute led by Eastern State’s education department and a team of Teacher Advisors. Participating teachers will receive… - A $600 stipend (paid in two parts) - Act 48 credit (if teaching in Pennsylvania) - A virtual or in-person field trip to Eastern State Penitentiary (tickets and $400 transportation reimbursement provided) for their class during the 2024-25 school year. Learn more: EasternState.org/Teach

Happy Pride! June is #PrideMonth in the United States. At Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, we are proud to support our LGBTQIA+ staff, visitors, and friends during Pride Month and every month. 🏳️🌈

Celebrate our 30th anniversary with us this weekend! Panel discussions will focus on the preservation of Eastern State Penitentiary in the past, present, and looking toward the future. Interested in preservation? On May 25, learn how the Eastern State was saved the penitentiary from the wrecking ball in the 1980s with three members of the original Task Force. Or join us on May 26 to engage with the staff helming Eastern State’s current preservation efforts and visions for the future. More inclined toward collections? Join us on May 27 to hear from the team who cares for the historic site’s collection, from the building itself to the hundreds of artifacts that tell the stories of the people who lived and worked at Eastern State. Don't miss out on these one time only events. Get your tickets today: https://lnkd.in/ehi3ncEV

Meet Briana, our new Executive Assistant and Board Liaison! Briana brings extensive experience in public service, librarian, and technical service roles, most recently at The Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia. Briana holds a Bachelor's Degree in Art History from Tyler School of Art at Temple University, a Master of Science in Library and Information Science from Pratt Institute in New York, and is currently pursuing a second Master of Science in Digital Curation and Management from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Briana hopes to use this robust educational and professional background to contribute to ESPHS's mission to forge pathways to justice and community. Welcome to the ESPHS team, Briana!

As #TeacherAppreciationWeek comes to a close, we'd like to give one last thank you to the many teachers who shape our organization. From on site Educators to teachers who participate in our virtual #JusticeEdCollab, from Justice 101 speakers to Summer Teacher Institute participants... you all make a difference at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills with us!

Today, we would like to acknowledge the staff members who make Eastern State's education programs possible. Lauren, jerome, Damon, and Ryan: thank you for your organization, innovation, and dedication. You move us closer to our goals and change the conversation around contemporary incarceration each day. #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Education is shared outside of the classroom at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site. This wouldn't be possible without the many Educators who impact the visitor experience at ESPHS. Eastern State Educators, this #TeacherAppreciationWeek we'd like to thank you for not only sharing the story of Eastern State, but of contemporary justice in the United States. Thank you!