MLK Day @ Eastern State Penitentiary

Mon Jan 15, 2024
11:00am to 4:45pm ET
Age: All Ages
Price: FREE
Location:
Eastern State Peniteniary
22nd Street, Philadelphia, , 19130
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Every MLK Day, Fairmount’s historic prison hosts lively readings of Dr. King’s famous 1963 “Letter from a Birmingham Jail”. There will be special readings throughout the day and opportunities to connect with the text. There will be family programming from noon to 2pm, including hands-on activities and story times featuring children’s books written by and about civil rights movement leaders. 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.