On this 2.5-hour walking tour, we’ll explore Santa Fe's Prohibition past when liquor was outlawed but citizens continued to bootleg and imbibe during the "noble experiment" of 1920 - 1933.
We'll gather in front of the federal district court house to learn about how the temperance movement tried (and failed) to turn New Mexico dry. We'll learn about bootleggers such as Jim Lopez and Ramon Jimenez, federal judge Colin Neblett who nearly single-handedly handled the massive volumes of Volstead Ac
t violations, Witter "Hal" Bynner, who was Santa Fe's Jay Gatsby, famous artists who dabbled in moonshine such as Will Shuster and Gus Baumann, brothel madame Inez Mullarkey, and a deadly shootout between two police officers at a speakeasy.
Our walking route covers about 1.5 miles, mostly on sidewalks, and our route ends in the Railyard. Along the way, participants will read contemporary accounts from the Prohibition-era.
A post-tour happy hour will take place at Santa Fe Spirits' tasting room (cash bar; drinks not included in tour price, but all-day discount applies for Prohibition in Santa Fe participants).
This experience is great for groups, teams, and team-building!
Whether you are a local or a visitor, you will see Santa Fe in an entirely different ligh
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