Moonshine in the Northwoods

“State Prohibition Officers Land Manitowish Hooch Hounds with the goods”

Headline, February 15, 1922 Vilas County News

Join us at 1 p.m. on May 31^st at the MAC and discover how moonshine operations changed and impacted several Northwoods’ communities. During Prohibition, visitors and residents sought sanctuary from Volstead Act enforcement in remote northern towns and villages. Under the cover of forests, streams and lakes, even Al Capone sampled the products of area moonshiners while enjoying “gangster holidays” in Winchester.

Local historian Jim Bokern will share new photos, documents, research and stories that are guaranteed to capture your imagination and reveal exciting historic insights.