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When the U.S. decided that alcohol was no longer benefiting society, every state – except two – voted to amend to the Constitution to outlaw the manufacturing and sale of liquor. Connecticut did not support
the change and many persons in CT found creative means around the law. Long Island Sound afforded numerous opportunities for rum runners and bootleggers to smuggle alcohol into Connecticut and it was
consumed throughout the entire state, in hundreds of speakeasies, with very few federal officers assigned to enforce the ban. Hear the whole story at this presentation.

ABOUT MIKE ALLEN

Mike Allen is the producer and host of the highly-rated podcast, Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut's Beaten Path, which features weekly programs on people, places, and events from Connecticut history. His 160+ episodes can be found at his website:
www.amazingtalesct.com, or wherever you get your podcasts. Mike has lived in Connecticut for more than 50 years.