Tag: Pennhurst State School and Hospital

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Limerick Garden of Memories Serves as Site for Bittersweet Reunion of Long-Fractured Family

The reunion of two siblings at the Limerick Garden of Memories last week partly overcame decades of familial separation. Jo Ciavaglia reported the emotional story…

N.Y. Times Remembers Former Pennhurst Resident Whose Advocacy Helped Close the Institution

After being neglected and abused for 13 years at Pennhurst State School and Hospital in Spring City, the late Roland Johnson played a major role…