Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc

Delve into the history of incarcerated women at Eastern State Penitentiary in our newest episode of Unlocking History ?? ?? Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gM2Q6Ygj

Join us for Justice 101: The History and Legacy of Women in Prison as we explore the often-overlooked history of women in the American prison system, including how the incarceration of women has evolved and the powerful stories and legacy of women who fight for justice every day. ?? March 27, 2025 ?? In-person at Eastern State Penitentiary (5:30–7:30 PM) – Enjoy light refreshments! ?? Online via Zoom (6:00–7:00 PM) ??? Free with advance registration! Register now: https://lnkd.in/eAA6dmt2

?? Eastern State Penitentiary is offering transportation scholarships (up to $400) for K-12 field trips! ?? ?? Eligibility: -Title I school in the Philadelphia area - K-12 school -Schools within the School District of Philadelphia are given priority ? Funds are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis through December 2025 ??For more information and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/e_M-k94g

Join Us for our first Teachback of 2025—Life Imprisonment & Mass Incarceration, featuring guest speaker Nazgol Ghandnoosh, Ph.D. (Director of Research, The Sentencing Project), and educator Kim Walker (Social Studies, Kensington Creative and Performing Arts High School). ?? March 14, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM ET ?? Online via Zoom, advance registration required Engage with fellow?educators at Eastern State?Teachbacks; professional development opportunities made for teachers, led by teachers. Each Teachback features a presentation by a special guest speaker, an activity led by an Eastern State educator, and a classroom lesson discussion facilitated by?educators who participated in Eastern State's?Summer Teacher Institute. Teachbacks are open to all educators. All participants will receive copies of?teaching materials developed by?educators who participated in Eastern State's Summer Teacher Institute. Pennsylvania-based teachers will also receive Act 48 credit. ?? Visit our website to learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/e9ai224q

In case you missed it, here’s a highlight from our February Justice 101 event featuring Noelle Hanrahan, the visionary founder of Prison Radio. ?? Prison Radio is a trailblazing multimedia platform committed to amplifying the voices of incarcerated individuals nationwide. During this engaging discussion, we explored how the rights to free speech and freedom of the press are both exercised and restricted within the prison system. We also delved into how Prison Radio’s innovative work ensures that the voices of those behind bars, often silenced and overlooked, are heard loud and clear. ?? Head over to our YouTube channel to watch the full discussion: https://lnkd.in/en8AGWeE

We are proud to announce the speaker for February's #Justice101 event: Noelle Hanrahan, founder of Prison Radio – a groundbreaking multimedia platform dedicated to amplifying the voices of incarcerated individuals across the nation. On February 25 at 11 AM ET, join us for a free virtual discussion with Noelle. This program will delve into how the rights to free speech and freedom of the press are both exercised and challenged behind bars, and how Prison Radio’s work amplifies the voices of incarcerated people who are often denied these fundamental rights. Learn more and register ?? https://lnkd.in/ezevympY

Last Monday, February 3, members of the current LEAD Fellowship cohort participated in a panel at Drexel University. They discussed their lived experiences and answered questions from the audience about the process of reentry. Andrew, Bernadette, Chasity, Eileen, Erica, and Mumin, thank you for contributing to this powerful discussion. Learn more about the LEAD Fellowship: https://lnkd.in/efFPrrcf Photos courtesy of Drexel University.

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is currently #hiring for the following positions: - Controller - Part-Time Facilities Technician - Technical Carpenter Lead - Live Entertainment Specialist Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by March 1 ?? https://lnkd.in/eYzsFv7Z

#ThrowbackThursday ?? A temperance pledge signed by a person (name may be Mary Ann Prothers) incarcerated at Eastern State Penitentiary in May 1887. Courtesy of the ESPHS Archives. What was a temperance pledge? Why did so many incarcerated people strongly support the movement and what did it mean to sign one of these cards? Learn that and more when you watch the latest episode of #UnlockingHistory: https://lnkd.in/e-DdQCmz