The Quaker History of Eastern State Penitentiary
April 1, 2022, 6 pm to 8 pm at Arch Street Meeting House

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-quaker-history-of-eastern-state-penitentiary-tickets-276983704717?aff=mmlink

Arch Street Meeting House will be hosting Matt Murphy from Eastern State Penitentiary for an evening program! Matt's presentation will discuss the many connections between Quakers, prisons, and Eastern State Penitentiary. This presentation will be held in person at ASMH, and registration is required.

Matt Murphy has served as the Tour Programs Supervisor at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site since 2015. Matt is responsible for creating major programming and oversees the hiring, training, and evaluation of the education staff. Matt is a seasoned expert in facilitative dialogue methodology. From Alcatraz Island to Independence National Historical Park, Matt has served as a cultural heritage interpreter at sites across the nation and has appeared on popular media outlets such as the Washington Post and the Travel Channel.

This program is presented in partnership with Eastern State Penitentiary.

Become an Arch Street Meeting House Volunteer!
Program enrollment is available year-round.
 

Arch Street Meeting House is seeking new Volunteers to join our team of dedicated Volunteers and staff! Our Volunteers are vital to our day-to-day operations and facilitate guests’ movement through the main floor of the building. As our Volunteers guide visitors through the meetinghouse, they answer questions and provide relevant information that supplements the exhibits & history of the space. Traditional Volunteer shifts are 3 hours long, although Volunteers are additionally asked to donate their time during large events and occasional smaller programming. ASMH staff facilitate annual training and supply relevant materials for study in advance. 

ASMH is open to the public from early March until just before the Christmas holiday. Operating days are Thursdays through Sundays, expanding to include Wednesdays & holidays in the summer months. Volunteers are expected to commit to at least two shifts a month; one on a weekday & one on a weekend. Being a Quaker is not a requirement, but enthusiasm is a must!  

By donating your time as an Active Volunteer, you receive: 

• Unlimited use of the parking lot adjoining ASMH 

• Monthly informal seminars developed by the Volunteers 

• One yearly outing facilitated by ASMH staff 

• Opportunities for expanding your skills and responsibilities at ASMH 

• Complimentary admission to ASMH events 

For more information about our volunteer program, please contact Jennifer Gray, our Visitor Services & Rentals Coordinator, at jgray@historicasmh.org.