Amazing Tales with Mike Allen: When Connecticut Thumbed Its Nose at Prohibition

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When Connecticut Thumbed Its Nose at Prohibition

The second of our Virtual 3-Part Amazing Connecticut Tales Series with Mike Allen!

The odds were stacked against them. Only a few federal agents were assigned to police the rum runners and bootleggers operating in Connecticut during Prohibition 100 years ago. The state was not happy to have its alcohol consumption habits curtailed. Connecticut was one of just two states that voted against the amendment to the Constitution, outlawing the sale of alcohol. In this talk, you’ll hear about the creative measures and people who worked to keep drinks flowing.

This event can be viewed from home via Zoom, or watch the livestream in Atwater Memorial Library's Community Room.