"King Alcohol Ends Reign" Walking Tour

“King Alcohol Ends Reign” is a 10-block walking tour through downtown Ithaca that traces the city’s spirited (and often surprising) history with Prohibition. Led by trained docents from The History Center, this 60–70 minute experience takes you to the actual sites of speakeasies, dry raids, church protests, saloons, and reform rallies—uncovering how Ithaca became one of the first cities in New York State to go dry.

Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, curiosity
Weather Note: Rain or shine! If the tour is canceled for severe weather, we’ll make a call by 10:30 AM the morning of.

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• This Friday, 13th June, 05:30 pm, "King Alcohol Ends Reign" Walking Tour in Ithaca