Our friends in Windsor are gearing up to celebrate Prohibition Week later this month, featuring exciting events and a Riverfront Speakeasy along the Detroit River.
As stated by Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, Prohibition Week is set for Aug. 17 through Aug. 23 across the Windsor area.
“Long before Windsor became a world-renowned food, drink, and entertainment destination, our region played a pivotal role in one of North America’s most fascinating eras. From legendary rum-running routes across the Detroit River to iconic distilleries and hidden speakeasies, Prohibition left a lasting mark on our communities,” the website reads.
Watch below: Detroit’s prohibition past: How the city kept the drinks flowing during the ‘war on alcohol’
How Detroit kept drinks flowing during prohibition
Throughout the week, visitors can enjoy guided tours, historical experiences, themed events, tastings and much more.
“Prohibition Week offers the perfect opportunity to uncover the people, places, and stories that made Windsor one of Canada’s most legendary Prohibition destinations,” the website said.
In the Windsor-Essex area, prohibition took place in the 19th and 20th centuries, making it a significant bootlegging hub during those 13 years of U. S. prohibition.
“The area was known as the ‘Windsor Detroit Funnel’. In fact, most of the liquor being smuggled into the U. S. during this time was from Canada, and it is estimated that as much as 75% – 80% came across the Detroit River,” says the website.
The Riverfront speakeasy will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 5 p. m. to 10 p. m. at Michael D. Hurst Legacy Park. Attendees can expect jazz musicians, vintage cars, illuminated sculptures and much more.
Other events include:
Willistead Manor Tours – Monday, Aug. 17 and Tuesday, Aug. 18Free Day at the Chimczuk Museum – Tuesday, Aug. 17Walkerville Walking Tour – Wednesday, Aug. 19J. P. Wiser’s Experience Tours – Thursday, Aug. 20Windsor Premier Prohibition Tour – Friday, Aug. 21Windsor International Film Festival screening of The Great Gatsby – Friday, Aug. 21 window. fb Async Init = function() { FB. init({ app Id : ‘390778121043807’, xfbml : true, version : ‘v2.9′ }); }; (function(d, s, id){ var js, fjs=d. get Elements By Tag Name(s)[0]; if(d. get Element By Id(id)){return;} js=d. create Element(s); js. id=id; js. src=”https://connect. facebook. net/en_US/sdk. js”; js. async=true; fjs. parent Node. insert Before(js, fjs); }(document,’script’,’facebook-jssdk’));
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