The Sociocultural Committee invites you to enjoy a guided tour (about an hour) of the Eastern State Penitentiary, the world's first true "penitentiary" followed by the exhibit "Prisons Today: Questions in the Age of Mass Incarceration".
The visit to the Penitentiary will be followed by an optional/informal lunch at a local restaurant.
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2016
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 17, 2016 (No refunds after this date.)
Time: 11:30 am (Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes early as tour will start promptly on time.)
Location: Eastern State Penitentiary is located at 2027 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130. (This is near the Art Museum).
For more information, please contact committee member, Kaitlin Merritt.
- September 24, 2016
11:30 am - 12:15 pm