Eastern State, in collaboration with Philadelphia City Councilmember and Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas, Committee of Seventy, League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, and Pennsylvania Prison Society, is pleased to announce an engaging and informative program focused on the vital role of civic participation in shaping the future of the criminal justice system. The program will take place at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site on May 7 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., and will serve as the kickoff event in a larger series of evening programs titled Wednesday Nights.
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. (last entry 9:00 p.m.) Location: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Tickets: $17 online at EasternState.org; $20 at the door (C70 Members will receive a discount code to attend the event at no charge.)
During Wednesday Nights: Civic Engagement on May 7, visitors can:
- Attend a panel discussion about the importance of civic participation in shaping the future of our justice system. Featuring Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas; Lauren Cristella, President & CEO of Committee of Seventy; Morgan Robinson, President of League of Women Voters of Philadelphia; and Noah Barth, Prison Monitoring Director of the Pennsylvania Prison Society. Moderated by Dr. Kerry Sautner, President & CEO of Eastern State.
- Test their civics knowledge by competing in a round of civics trivia to win fun prizes
- Meet representatives from local organizations and learn how to get involved. Featuring the Committee of Seventy, the League of Women Voters of Philadelphia, Mural Arts Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Prison Society, the Defender Association of Philadelphia, and the Office of Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas
- Explore the historic site after hours, including the Prisons Today exhibit and Al Capone’s Cell, and learn about the building’s history and legacy today
- Engage with Eastern State staff on Mini Tours that dive deeper into topics of interest and activate behind-the-scenes spaces
- Relax, reflect, and chat with friends over drinks at the Fair Chance Beer Garden, operated by Triple Bottom Brewing, a local, mission-driven craft brewery advancing equity and justice through fair-chance hiring and their Future of Service Apprenticeship