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Eastern State Penitentiary Virtual Tour Hosted by W.T. Library

The historic prison, located outside Philadelphia, will be the topic of a live Zoom program on Thursday, October 29th at 3 p.m.

Carol M. Highsmith, America, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, prisons
Carol M. Highsmith, America, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, prisons (Photographer: Carol M. Highsmith)

LONG VALLEY - On Thursday, October 29th at 3 p.m., Washington Township Public Library will host "Eastern State Penitentiary and Prisons Today." The program will be held live over Zoom. A recording of the program will also be available for those who cannot attend live. Eastern State Penitentiary’s history matters today more than ever. This in-depth virtual group tour, led by an expert educator, explores the history of Eastern State and the experiences of men, women and children who lived and worked behind its walls. This program sets the stage for conversations about criminal justice reform today. Those interested in attending live or receiving a copy of the recording should register so they can be sent the link. Click here to sign up.

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