The castle-like Eastern State Penitentiary is one of Philadelphia's most important historic sites. Having opened in 1829, this Quaker-inspired prison sought to reform prisoners using isolation and ...

Occupying several blocks of Philadelphia's otherwise sunny Fairmont neighborhood, the foreboding Eastern State Penitentiary played a major role in the history of crime and the American justice system.

Hint: it's America's most historic prison. Want to really get away from it all? I mean, everything and everyone, even if it's just for a day? Then, it's time to hit up one of the world's most ...

An upcoming pop-up at Eastern State Penitentiary will give visitors a look at the games once played on the former prison's grounds. "Spring Break: Sports & Recreation" examines the importance of ...

Eastern State Penitentiary is also capping its sports programming, returning Friday, at 10 days. There's a party at the Barnes Foundation, too. Just don't spill your champagne on the Degas ...