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Eastern State Penitentiary Reopens Friday With New Safety Guidelines In Place

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site is reopening Friday. The site was forced to close months ago because of COVID-19.

In its first phase of reopening, the historic site will be open Friday through Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

New safety guidelines are in place.

All guests will be required to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

For more information on tickets and the site's safety procedures, click here.

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