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Next PMPA Meeting

The next meeting of the PMPA will be held on November 15, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA. For additional information call Janet Albert-Herman at 610-777-0945.

posted on: 11/15/2017 6:30 PM

Philadelphia Inquirer article

A thoughtful Philadelphia Inquirer piece on the haunted attraction: 'What happened when I visited Pennhurst's Haunted Asylum'

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posted on: 10/20/2017 9:42 AM

Our October Newsletter is available

A Commemoration and our traveling exhibit...

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posted on: 10/4/2017 9:53 AM

Work begins on sequel to 'i go home' documentary

An i go home sequel is in the works with a planned release date in late 2018

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posted on: 8/27/2017 12:24 PM

WITF Pennhurst documentary

WITF public television station produced the Pennhurst documentary i go home that features many PMPA Members.

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posted on: 4/25/2016 5:05 AM

Sponsor our traveling exhibit

Host our Traveling Exhibit: The Pennhurst Story - from Tragedy to Disability Rights. A free traveling exhibition detailing the rise and fall of the infamous Pennhurst State School and Hospital

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posted on: 3/5/2016 1:42 PM

Six Year Draft Plan for New Interpretive Center

The PMPA has laid out a 6 year plan for bringing former Pennhurst Superintendent's residence from its current state to the proposed disability museum and interpretive center.

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posted on: 10/15/2015 1:52 PM

The Arcadia Pennhurst Book is Available!

Pennhurst State School and Hospital (Images of America) by the PMPA's J. Gregory Pirmann is now available for purchase at Amazon!

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posted on: 6/3/2015 1:39 PM

Like Us on Facebook!

Join us on our Facebook page and get in on the conversation!

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posted on: 1/17/2015 7:48 AM

Free Movie Screening of Pennhurst: The Road to Civil Rights for People with Disabilities

Public Citizens for Children and Youth (PCCY) will host a screening of Pennhurst: The Road to Civil Rights for People with Disabilities. Produced by Amy Laura Cahn. April 11, 2011, at 5:30 p.m United Way Building, 1709 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia

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posted on: 3/23/2011 11:27 AM