Bootlegger’s Delight: A War Memorial Speakeasy

Step back in time and experience the charm of Russell Alger’s legendary rec room on the lower level of the Alger House. Enjoy an afternoon filled with live music, specialty cocktails, and fascinating historic tours, including a behind-the-scenes look at our ongoing historic house renovation. Inspired by the Prohibition era, this unique event pairs history with hospitality for an unforgettable lakeside gathering.  

At the September 28th Speakeasy, tours will be led by Anthony Kartsonas of Historic Surfaces, LLC, the project manager behind our renovations in the historic Alger House. Tony will provide a peek behind the walls of the recently completed library renovation, as well as the War Memorial's plans for restoring the Dining Room in January of 2026. Purchase tickets at warmemorial.org/events/speakeasy-september 

Tickets 

VIP admission: $45, including early admission cocktail hour with complimentary libation and charcuterie box 

General admission: $20 

Your Evening 

4pm(VIP Ticket holders): Cocktail hour in the Billards Room of the 1910 Alger House featuring a complimentary libation and charcuterie box 5pm(all ticket holders): Live music and historic tours of the Alger House main floor begin 

Full cash bar available throughout the event. Please note that Speakeasy events are 21+ 

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