Breweries, Bootleggers, and Buggy Whips: Galion During Prohibition Uptowne Walking Tours
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One of 3 upcoming events at Galion History Center.
Step back into the roaring days of Prohibition and uncover the hidden history of Galion during the Galion History Center’s Breweries, Bootleggers, & Buggy Whips: Galion During Prohibition Uptown Walking Tour!
June 26th @ 7:00 p.m.
July 24th @ 7:00 p.m.
August 14th @ 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $10 per person - Limited Space!
Beginning at the historic Temperance Fountain, this guided evening tour will take guests through the streets and stories of a community caught between the Temperance Movement and the underground world of bootlegging, breweries, and saloons. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating tales of local saloon owners, dry agents, political debates, and the colorful characters who lived through one of the most controversial eras in American history.
Discover how national events like the passage of the 18th Amendment and the rise of figures like Carrie Nation connected directly to the streets of Galion. From brewery locations and saloon culture to law enforcement crackdowns and changing social customs, this tour brings the city’s Prohibition-era past vividly to life.
Perfect for history lovers, curious locals, and anyone looking for a unique summer evening experience, this walking tour blends local lore, humor, scandal, and historical storytelling into an unforgettable night uptowne.
Please be aware this tour takes roughly 1 hour and 20 mins and we will be walking two city block and back!
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