Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia isn’t just a prison — it’s a legend. 🕯️ Built in 1829, it held some of America’s most notorious criminals like bank robber Willie Sutton and even Al Capone, who swore he was haunted inside his cell. 👻 After it shut down in 1971, reports of footsteps, voices, and shadowy figures filled the halls… making it one of the most haunted places in the world. And the craziest part? You can actually visit it today. Tour it year-round as a historic site — or, if

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Happy Rosh Hashanah! Built in 1924, the Alfred W. Fleisher Memorial Synagogue became the first synagogue inside a U.S. prison. Thanks to a 2000s restoration project, the synagogue is the only fully restored room at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site. 🕍 Now through October 13, explore Jewish history with a self-guided walking tour highlighting Jewish life inside Eastern State. ✡️ | Eastern State Penitentiary

Halloween Nights kick off this Friday at Eastern State Penitentiary! 👻 But did you know the historic site is also open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM for daytime tours? 🏰 Explore our rich history during the day, then return after dark for a Halloween festival of epic proportions, featuring haunted attractions and special historic experiences—including a flashlight tour of the hospital block! 🔦 | Eastern State Penitentiary

Ever wondered what’s behind the areas you can’t see on tour? 👀 Eastern State’s kitchen complex has a history we’re still discovering. Our preservation team has been surveying and collecting data on the area for study by Weitzman Preservation . We know little (for now!) about the storehouse in this complex, but we’re always uncovering new pieces of Eastern State’s history. Follow along as we learn more about America’s most historic prison. 🏰 | Eastern State Penitentiary