Wednesday, January 8, 6:30 p.m.

Noted podcaster and storyteller Mike Allen will tell the story about Connecticut’s opposition to prohibition. When the U.S. decided that alcohol was no longer benefiting society, every state — except two — voted to amend the Constitution to outlaw the manufacturing and sale of liquor. Connecticut did not support this change. When the ban on booze became the law of the land, many people in the state found creative means around it and the Long Island Sound coastline afforded many opportunities for bootleggers. 

Mike Allen is the producer and host of the highly-rated podcast, “Amazing Tales from Off and On Connecticut’s Beaten Path,” which features weekly programs on people, places, and events from Connecticut history. His 140+ episodes can be found at his website: www.amazingtalesct.com. Mike has lived in Connecticut for more than 50 years.

This program is a Topically Ted Event. “Topically Ted” is a series inspired by the loves and life of Ted Mallory, founded in 2017 in honor of the eponymous Madison resident and beloved friend of the library. These special events are held quarterly and are made possible by the Mallory Family.