by dtmulka | Aug 16, 2019 | Great Joliet Prison Break-In, Tour Info
As part of touring Old Joliet Prison, or as part of attending the Great Joliet Prison Break-In, you will get a chance to see one of the original cells of the Prison. The cell was able to be 4′ x 7′ x 7′, and would be used to house two inmates. When...
by dtmulka | Aug 15, 2019 | Burnt District Artists, Great Joliet Prison Break-In
Dave Wheeler of Wheeler Custom Creations is working on a piece salvaged from the Old Joliet Prison “Burnt District.” This sculpture, when finished, will be displayed at the Great Joliet Prison Break-In on August 24, 2019. We’ll be highlighting the...
by dtmulka | Jul 10, 2019 | Events, Great Joliet Prison Break-In
Fundraiser to feature The Ides of March JOLIET – The 2nd Annual Great Joliet Prison Break In will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2019 from 4pm – 11pm. The prison fundraiser will feature iconic Chicago band The Ides of March, as well as Hot Mess, Great Moments in...
by dtmulka | May 22, 2019 | Volunteering
In 2018, hundreds of people from the greater Joliet community volunteered time towards the stabilization and planning for the Prison site. All told, we logged over 6,500 volunteer hours. As of May 18th, we have surpassed 1,500 hours in 2019. Do you want to be part of...
by dtmulka | May 4, 2019 | Volunteering
Wow…what a remarkable day. A combined effort from union workers, contractors, and community members resulted in around two hundred volunteers on site this morning for a total of roughly 600 volunteer hours. How cool is that? Thank you to everyone who came out...
