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Family Weekend at Eastern State Penitentiary

September 23, 2017 @ 12:00 pm - September 24, 2017 @ 4:00 pm

Eastern State Penitentiary partners with New Leash on Life USA for Family Weekend: Pets in Prison. Families discover unique stories about prison animals all weekend long! Kids hear about Eastern State Penitentiary’s most famous four-legged resident, Pep the Dog; participate in an animal-themed scavenger hunt; and find out how animals continue to play a role in prisons today.

At age 18, Norberto “Rob” Rosa was sentenced to 12 years in prison. A puppy training program there changed his life, and today Rob is the Director of Operations for New Leash on Life USA. Hear from Rob about his firsthand experience training dogs in prison, and about the work he’s doing now to improve the lives of inmates and save the lives of dogs.

Following the presentation, visitors to the historic site can meet some dogs from the New Leash on Life USA program and, if interested, can adopt any dogs that haven’t yet found homes.

Family Weekend activities are available from 12:00 to 4:00 pm, included with admission. Tickets are available online or at the door, subject to availability.

Details

Start:
September 23, 2017 @ 12:00 pm
End:
September 24, 2017 @ 4:00 pm
Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-weekend-at-eastern-state-penitentiary-tickets-36732377530?aff=es2

Venue

Eastern State Penitentiary
2027 Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia, Pa 19130
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