Eastern State Penitentiary
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America’s first penitentiary. Open every day. Halloween fundraiser: @halloweenatesp
Philadelphia, PA
Joined November 2009
Pretty amazing two weeks at @easternstate with Justice 101, Reentry Program, Preservation Trade Center Graduation, Justice Ed Collab meeting and Prison Oversight Referendum conversation. Eastern State is so much more than a ruin, it’s a place where history, education and justice
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Watch the entire Prison Oversight Panel Discussion on @easternstate’s YouTube: https://t.co/Uso6cTxpar
Could not have asked for a better host for such an important conversation. Thank you @EasternState for convening @Committeeof70 @LWVPhilly @prisonsociety and myself to remind voters to VOTE YES on Ballot Question #3 in the voting booth on May 20th.
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Please Note: Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, this event has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28 at 11:00 AM.
Join us online on January 21 as Dr. @orisanmi Burton, author of "Tip of the Spear," discusses the 1970s Attica Uprising as a pivotal moment in both the history of prison resistance and the broader Black radical tradition. Register for this free event:
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We will OPEN AT 11:00 -- 1 hour late -- on Monday, Jan 20. The Dr. King program schedule has been updated accordingly. Learn more at https://t.co/Rz2dYzrKFL.
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Due to inclement weather, Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is CLOSED today - Sunday, January 19, 2025. More info at https://t.co/skwf8VW3QE
#ClosedinPHL
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Join us online on January 21 as Dr. @orisanmi Burton, author of "Tip of the Spear," discusses the 1970s Attica Uprising as a pivotal moment in both the history of prison resistance and the broader Black radical tradition. Register for this free event:
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Looking for new opportunities in the new year? Join the ESPHS team! We are #NowHiring for the roles of Full-Time Custodian and Specialist, Marketing and Digital Media. Learn more and apply today: https://t.co/omjZgEFjIw
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Looking for new opportunities in the new year? Join the ESPHS team! We are #NowHiring for the positions of Full-Time Custodian and Specialist, Marketing & Digital Media. Learn more and apply today: https://t.co/omjZgEFRy4
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Are you a Philadelphia resident (age 18+) interested in carpentry, masonry or plastering? Apply now to be considered for a spot in one of our paid, hands-on job training programs through the Preservation Trades Center. Learn more: https://t.co/HxsMGLSm46
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Missed yesterday's #Justice101 event? Catch up on this interesting conversation about the Fourth Amendment at any time via YouTube! Special thanks to @Robert_Frommer, @ConLawWarrior, and @ksautner for facilitating this important discussion. https://t.co/YFHLURuPPQ
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Come watch the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site’s upcoming Justice 101 event on December 11! Technology has stretched Fourth Amendment law to its breaking point. Come hear me and Clark talk about those cracks and suggest how to restore our right to be secure. Learn
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Join us online on December 11 as the Fourth Amendment takes center stage in our final #Justice101 discussion of 2024. This event is free and open to the public. Learn more and register: https://t.co/NKYxf9s2c5
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How do you think you can use restorative justice practices in your communities? Listen to Felix Rosado explain how the practice differs from our typical American justice system approach, then catch up on the full #Justice101 conversation on our YouTube: https://t.co/PLi9lcYN5X
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Are you attending the 104th @NCSSNetwork Annual Conference in Boston later this week? We hope to see you there! Join members of our team at booth 532 to discuss Eastern State's new justice education initiatives and how you can get involved.
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We're proud to share the second installment of our new #UnlockingHistory video series! This month's video focuses on the story of Stephen De Ayala, whose engineering skills shone during his incarceration at Eastern State. Watch now! https://t.co/cPf4uL8CEa
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Thank you to those who joined us for last night's #Justice101 conversation! Special thanks to Felix Rosado, Suzanne V. Estrella, and @ksautner for facilitating this discussion about restorative justice. Missed the event? Catch up on our YouTube: https://t.co/JMfN1kq8pf
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Last chance to register for tomorrow's #Justice101 event! At 6 pm ET on November 12, join us online or in person at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site as we discuss restorative justice with Suzanne V. Estrella and Felix Rosado. Register today: https://t.co/FTQnPrcXi2
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We're proud to introduce the panelists for November's #Justice101 event: Suzanne V. Estrella and Felix Rosado! Learn more about these impactful activists in the graphic below then register for Justice 101: Understanding Restorative Justice: https://t.co/FTQnPrcXi2
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Missed yesterday's #Justice101 event? Catch up any time on our YouTube channel! Thank you to @yasmincader, Nick Turner, @JohnFPfaff, and @ksautner for a lively and thought-provoking conversation. https://t.co/22dVwQUPNA
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We're always learning new things about Eastern State Penitentiary! Our team previously believed that four people managed to escape and avoid recapture during the prison's operational years. We've now discovered that there were at least five. Learn more:
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