Annual Meeting Tours
Tour: 2026 ACJS Tour- Eastern State Penitentiary Tour 1
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Cost: $20. Transportation on one's own. The deadline to register is February 16th. Following, no refunds.
Registration link: https://members.acjs.org/ap/Events/Register/R1F0AqZSRC0CX
Description: This 45-minute, guide-led general interest tour and discussion highlights Eastern State Penitentiary’s 142-year history, revolutionary and influential architecture, and the stories of notable individuals, such as Al Capone, who lived and worked in the building. These tours, led by an Eastern State Penitentiary educator, explore Eastern State's complex history, its ongoing relevance to contemporary social issues, and set the stage for conversation about the role of prisons in society today. The guided tour admission also includes mini-tours, exhibits, and art installations.
Registration is limited to 33 people. Please register early to ensure your participation.
Tour: 2026 ACJS Tour- Eastern State Penitentiary Tour 2
Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Time: 3:30 PM
Location: Eastern State Penitentiary 2027 Fairmont Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Cost: $20. Transportation on one's own. The deadline to register is February 16th. Following, no refunds.
Registration link: https://members.acjs.org/ap/Events/Register/8EFBJQjsOCRC7
Description: This 45-minute, guide-led general interest tour and discussion highlights Eastern State Penitentiary’s 142-year history, revolutionary and influential architecture, and the stories of notable individuals, such as Al Capone, who lived and worked in the building. These tours, led by an Eastern State Penitentiary educator, explore Eastern State's complex history, its ongoing relevance to contemporary social issues, and set the stage for conversation about the role of prisons in society today. The guided tour admission also includes mini-tours, exhibits, and art installations.
Registration is limited to 33 people. Please register early to ensure your participation.
Tour: 2026 ACJS National Constitution Center Tour
Date: Saturday, March 7th
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19016
Cost: $20. Transportation on one's own. The deadline to register is February 16th. Following, no refunds.
Registration link: https://members.acjs.org/ap/Events/Register/nvFD59BuECNCZ
Description: Join in on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by touring the National Constitution Center, located near Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The National Constitution Center is an essential part of the Historic Philadelphia experience. Be immersed in the extraordinary story of “We the People,” and be moved by what it means to be American. This tour includes General Admission to the National Constitution Center, as well as the Civil War & Reconstruction, Freedom Rising (1:15 pm), and the 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote exhibit.
Registration is limited to 20 people. Please register early to ensure your participation.