Honeys of the Hooch: The Sordid Tales of Women Moonshiners

Date: June 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets: $50 (Must be 21 and over to attend)

How and why did women play a role in making alcohol before and during Prohibition? Find out at Honeys of the Hooch: The Sordid Tales of Women Moonshiners!

During Prohibition, women manufactured alcohol and women sold alcohol, but more than any aspect of bootlegging, women were the ideal smugglers. Women were confined to very strict social roles — but women bootleggers were able to exploit them for their own gain. Learn about the wild and crazy ways of the woman moonshiner.

Event Highlights:

Put on your threads and jazz up in your favorite 1920's style costume for a shot at winning the prize for best dressed! Indulge in exquisite clandestine libations and savory delicacies, as you learn about a bygone era.

The evening will include samples of beer, wine, and cocktails, delicious appetizers, and a program by Science Director, Lynette Reiner, who will share the importance of women moonshiners and bootleggers, plus the first female DEA agent. On hand will be Unhitched Brewing and Cherry Road Winery to showcase their mastery in brewing and vinification (wine making). Appetizers by Santangelo’s Catering.

Visit our Gift Shoppe starting at 5:30 PM for a Sip & Shop. Sample our Coffee Bill coffee, pick up the perfect gift for that special person, or find something for yourself! The Shoppe will be open until 6:15 PM.

Reservations:

Pre-paid reservations are required. Must be 21 and over to attend.

Reserve tickets by using this direct link: qrco.de/beyeGx, OR call the front office at 330-455-7043 during regular business hours. You must provide an email address upon registration.

Reservation deadline is June 19, 2024.

All proceeds from this event will support the Museum’s mission to create connections for all audiences through science, history, and the legacy of William McKinley.