History on Foot: Hastings Vice Tour

HISTORY ON FOOT 👣
Smokes, Booze, and Chicks: The Hastings Vice Tour

Step back in time and discover the darker side of Hastings’ past on this FREE 2-hour walking tour of downtown. From bustling cigar factories to the shadowy days of Prohibition, you’ll hear stories of speakeasies, saloons, and secret backrooms where gambling and other vices thrived. The tour also sheds light on the lives touched by crime and corruption, painting a vivid picture of our city’s more colorful and controversial chapters.

Guided by museum staff, this experience offers a fascinating look at the hidden corners of Hastings history you won’t find in textbooks. 🥃🚬🎲💃

No RSVP is required for History on Foot. We hope you join us!

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What if it rains? This program is weather-dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will post that update on our website and Facebook page.

When: September 18th, 19th, 21st

Where: Downtown Hastings

Who: Due to subject matter, younger historians are not encouraged to attend. (21+)

Price: Free-will donation

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• Next Saturday, 6th September, 06:45 pm, Mesmerica: Cinematic Experience in Hastings
• Next month, 14th September, 02:00 pm, Humanities Nebraska Speaker: Wounded Knee with Broc Anderson in Hastings
• Next month, 19th September, 06:00 pm, History on Foot: Hastings Vice Tour in Hastings

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