In 1787, four years after the American Revolutionary War, the United States was a country brimming with possibility, and no city felt the excitement more than Philadelphia. Delegates such as Alexander ...

Eastern State Penitentiary will reopen its gates this fall for Halloween Nights, the prison’s seasonal haunted festival that runs from Sept. 19 through Nov. 8, 2025. The event, staged on select ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you missed the scares and screams of "Terror Behind the Walls" last year, have no fear. The team behind it is back with a whole new look and ...

One of the most famous penitentiaries in the world—now a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers—is the subject of 11 years of research and an exhibition by photographer Eric T.

The June 19 event will include performances, an interactive storytime and discussions about the history and meaning of ...

Eastern State Penitentiary will host "Family Weekend: Pets in Prison" Aug. 9 and 10 and Sept. 27 and 28. Terror Behind the Walls, a trip to the Eastern State ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The coronavirus pandemic has forced massive layoffs and the suspension of the popular Halloween attraction, Terror Behind the Walls, located at ...