| Project Coordinator Name | Lauren Zalut |
|---|---|
| Project Coordinator Title | Director of Education and Tour Programs |
| Host Organization | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site |
| Phone (Day) | (215) 236-5111 |
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| Project Name | Dr. Martin Luther King Weekend at Eastern State |
| Project Site Address: | 2027 Fairmount Ave Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130 Map It |
| Project Start Time | 11:30 AM |
| Project Description | Eastern State Penitentiary commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his 1963 "Letter from Birmingham Jail" with special readings from the landmark text. Professional actors, youth readers, and community leaders read excerpts from King’s letter three times a day on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. An informal Q&A moderated by a civil rights scholar follows each reading. The readings are free and open to the public. No reservations required. |
| Project Date | 01/19/2019 |
| Project End Time | 05:00 PM |
| Entry ID | 15606 |
