Life after incarceration comes with many challenges. Engage with stories of people who overcame these barriers and made significant impacts on their communities after their release from Eastern State Penitentiary in our latest episode of Unlocking History 🔐 Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full video ▶️ : https://youtu.be/zd22GlxF1CU?si=hrBYzecVkDjjBLj9 | Eastern State Penitentiary

Of all the terrifying things at Eastern State Penitentiary’s Halloween Nights…me signing up to be a scare actor might be the most terrifying — for me. I went behind the screams at Philly’s most iconic haunted attraction to see what it takes to transform into a scare actor. First stop: wardrobe. Then? Makeup. Lots of fake blood. Even some brain matter. Keya Smith, who’s been crafting haunted looks here for 14 seasons, gave me the full zombie treatment — airbrush, hair, and teeth that would make m

Philadelphia’s most notorious prison has evolved into one of the most ambitious Halloween festivals in the country. Now in its 35th season, Halloween Nights at Eastern State Penitentiary has transformed from the long-running Terror Behind the Walls haunted house into a multifaceted experience blending history, art, and horror. “We wanted to pivot,” explains Erin Davis, Director of Halloween Nights. “When the world shut down in 2020, we had an opportunity to rethink what our show was and what we