A wild, colourful chapter of Windsor's history will be brought back to life later this month.
The City of Windsor, in cooperation with Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI), will welcome visitors to Prohibition Week, a series of interactive events showcasing local attractions, food, and drink, from August 17 to 23.
The week will feature a string of events that recall the wild days of rumrunning and celebrate Windsor's role as a focal point of the Prohibition story throughout the 1920s and early 1930s.
"Prohibition is one of the most fascinating chapters in our region's history, from rumrunners crossing the Detroit River, and the growth of our distilling industry, to the hidden speakeasies and larger-than-life stories that helped put Windsor on the map," said TWEPI President and CEO Gordon Orr.
Mayor Drew Dilkens added that Prohibition Week is the latest in the City's efforts to keep history alive and relevant.
"I care about making history accessible and experiential, rather than being something that we simply read about," said Dilkens. "That commitment has fueled the initiative we're launching today, which has impacted many previous [City] Council investments."
Each day of Prohibition Week will focus on a different activity or experience, using Prohibition as a theme. The week will culminate with a free Riverfront Speakeasy at the Legacy Beacon on Saturday, August 23.
Throughout the week, visitors will also have a chance to take advantage of TWEPI's Barrels, Bottles, and Brews flight log; cocktail specials at selected "speakeasies"; and special "speakeasy password" discounts at area businesses.
Complete information about Prohibition Week, including the schedule of events, can be found on TWEPI's official website.
