Philly Prison Dopefest?

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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I’ve been wanting to check out Eastern State Penitentiary for years. At the time of its construction (1829), it was a progressive model of prisoner treatment – i.e., that everyone did solitary confinement. It was in use until 1971. (See the “History” page in the link.) Al Capone was imprisoned there. Etc. I’ve heard it’s very cool.

And it seems eminently Doperific. Anyone interested? I’m thinking either a Saturday or Sunday in mid-October – 14th, 15th, 21st, or 22nd. There are restaurants in the area for a meal after – it’s also extremely close to the Art Museum, if people want to do a day of it. (The Art Museum is “let your conscience be your guide” admission price on Sundays.)

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If it’s a Sunday, it’s possible. I’ve always wanted to see it, too; I’ve seen documentaries and such on historic prisons.

Robin

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Damn, I’d be jumping right in and saying, “Me, me, me!” because I know where it is, and could squeeze in a visit with my Philly-collegebound daughter, but I have class nearly every Saturday in October.

I may check back in once you settle on a date.
Pencil me in as a very tentative Maybe.

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What about a Sunday? That seems to be better for Robin anyway. (Though I guess there are some football fan types who wouldn’t prefer it.)

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Aw, screw the football types. :wink:

Robin

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Go ahead and plan it, and see what works the the actual Philly Dopers. If I can make it, I will. I’m just an out-of-towner who’s gonna crash it.

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I vote for Sunday as wel.

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Okay, so Sunday it is. Does anyone have a preference between the 15th and the 22nd?

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I have no preference to either date.

10

Twicks you and Eve know how to plan some classy dopefests. Cemeteries and prisons. All the fun places! :smiley:

I’m also extremely jealous that I’m not nearby to go.

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Just want to jump in and say we visited once, a while back, when there was an exhibition of art about political prisoners placed in some of the cells. It is an awesome place - have fun!

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I like how they have “alumni reunions”. There’s a certain je ne sais quoi about that.

Robin

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Aw, geez, this sounds so cool! But it’s over 3 hours away, and I’ve got classes in Oct, so I can’t take a Monday off. And Saturdays won’t work because of my ceramics class.

I love living in the boonies except when cool stuff like this comes up. <sigh>

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I can make it on the 15th; I did have a book discussion on the 15th, but this sounds more interesting. On the 22nd I’ll be at Capclave, so that’s out.

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The 22nd is better for me. I am pulling a boat out of the water the week before and going to a small clam festival. I will not be in any shape fora drive out to Philly that Sunday.

Approximately what time of the day?

Jim

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y’all do know that october is the big shindig month for the prison? halloween at the prison? big crowds.

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Yeah, I saw that – seems like it would be more for the evening haunted house tours, though. A Sunday afternoon should be okay.

You gonna mosey down the street and join us?

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Easy for you to say. :smiley:

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Marvellous! A dopefest I don’t need a ride for!

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depends on date and time. i know i have a work dinner one of those sundays… i’m not sure which.