Shared Light: Winter Celebrations

Dec20

Sunday · All dayEastern State Penitentiary · Philadelphia

20 Dec – 31 Dec ·History museums

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Sunday, December 20 - Thursday, December 31, 2026 This holiday season, learn how people at Eastern State Penitentiary marked winter celebrations like Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year’s Day—finding moments of light, connection, and meaning within the confines of prison life. Plus, reflect on how people observe holidays while incarcerated in prisons today. This limited-time, family-friendly programming is included with admission:

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Venue

Eastern State PenitentiaryHistory museums · 4.6 ★ 9,1352124, PA, Philadelphia

What's on here

Masonry Academy Graduation Friday · All day

Winter Festival of Independence and Natural Rights 31 Oct – 30 Dec

Veterans Day 7 Nov – 11 Nov

Halloween Nights Until 7 Nov

In Person Scout Day Saturday · All day

Eat and drink nearby

Restaurants Jack's Firehouse 4.1 ★ 1,951 · 130 m Restaurants Urban Saloon 4.3 ★ 1,131 · 140 m Bars Urban Saloon 4.2 ★ 6 · 140 m Restaurants Zorba's Tavern 4.7 ★ 1,643 · 220 m Restaurants A Mano 4.4 ★ 519 · 260 m Restaurants La Calaca Feliz 4.5 ★ 1,376 · 300 m

Where

2124, PA, Philadelphia Pennsylvania

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