Willie Sutton Tunnel Escape Weekend

    Willie Sutton Tunnel Escape Weekend

    Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

    August 1-August 2, 2009


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    Two actors--one portraying tunnel mastermind Clarence Klinedinst and one portraying bank robber ''Slick Willie'' Sutton-- give their conflicting accounts of who designed the tunnel, how it was built, and why the escapees got caught. Meet each inmate in his cell, and see how their accounts vary. Based on actual conflicts in the accounts of Willie Sutton and Clarence Klinedinst.


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      • Venue Info

        Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

        2027 Fairmount Avenue
        Philadelphia, PA 19130

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      • Admission Info

        Info Phone: 215-236-3300

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        August 1-August 2, 2009

        Times:
        Saturday, August 1, 2009 @ 11:30 am
        Sunday, August 2, 2009 @ 11:30 am

      • Accessibility Info

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