Travel back in time with local historian Brad Holden as he tells the spectacular story of Puget Sound during the Prohibition era. Learn why Washington went dry four years before the rest of the country and how the illegal booze trade operated. Hear all about the exploits of local bootleggers, rum runners and corrupt officials, as well as an entire circuit of illicit nightclubs known as roadhouses that once dotted Snohomish County highways. Brad shares some rare and never-seen-before photographs from Washington's debaucherous past.

Brad Holden is an author, historian, and finder of old things. When not out searching for local historical artifacts, Brad enjoys writing about the illicit side of Seattle's past. He is a contributing writer for HistoryLink.org and his work has also appeared in the Seattle Times; My Edmonds News; and Seattle Magazine. Brad has been profiled on KIRO and KOMO news, Seattle Refined, NPR, King 5 "Evening" and in various publications. He is the author of a trilogy of books related to local prohibition history, including his latest book, Lost Roadhouses of Seattle. He lives in Edmond, WA.

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These events are open to everyone interested in Pacific Northwest history, and beyond! Often co-sponsored by local or state historical and civic organizations, we bring you experts, scholars, first-person experiencers, historians and documentaries expounding on topics from indigenous history to the birth of Portland, early explorers to hop growing, and on and on! It's like being back in the classroom - except this time you get to settle into comfortable seats and enjoy a drink or two with dinner while you listen and learn.

This event is eligible for a History Pub Stamp