Eastern State Penitentiary Virtual Tour: Organized Crime: Prohibition Era

ABOUT THE EVENT

Phoenixville Public Library will host a virtual tour of Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary, with the theme, “Organized Crime: Prohibition Era”, on Tuesday, August 3 at 10:00 AM. Embark on an in-depth virtual exploration of vice, scandal and the struggles Eastern State faced in the early 20th century. This guided program includes a brief overview of Eastern State’s founding principles, highlights organized crime figures who spent time at Eastern State, including “Scarface” Al Capone, and ends with group discussion.

This event is free and open to the public and will take place online via Zoom. Registration is required at https://ccls.libcal.com/calendar/Phoenixville/eastern-state. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information.