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Learn about Eastern State Penitentiary's 142 years as an active prison.

Many of Eastern State's inmates were memorable, interesting, and even famous people.

Eastern State is a popular venue for film shoots. See which of your favorite movies were made here.

There are many fascinating resources about Eastern State, some of which are available for free download on our website.

Lesson plans to prepare for, or to wrap up, a field trip. For those unable to visit: an interesting look at Eastern State.