Memorial Day Weekend Preservation Fest at Eastern State Penitentiary — Day 1 - Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 AM at Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount, PhiladelphiaFairmount

Memorial Day Weekend Preservation Fest at Eastern State Penitentiary — Day 1

Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 AM·10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.·Fairmount·Eastern State Penitentiary

Memorial Day Weekend Preservation Fest at Eastern State Penitentiary — Day 1

Posted to Fairmount on May 20, 2026

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Sat, May 23 at 10am – 5pm

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Eastern State Penitentiary

2027 Fairmount Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Explore how Eastern State Penitentiary staff preserve a National Historic Landmark and interpret the criminal justice system's history with exhibits, talks, a LEGO competition, masonry demonstrations, and a scavenger hunt.

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