OM Backroads Ep:85: Lake Erie Rum Runners versus the Coast Guard during Prohibition. Our interview with author RC Durkee
Hello and welcome to another episode of Ohio Mysteries Backroads. In tonight's episode we are joined by author RC Durkee. She has written the acclaimed book, Rum Run, an entertaining dive into the wild tales of Rum Running on Lake Erie. RC talks about how Rum Running got started, the wild chases, stolen liquor, the enormous of money to be made. the Purple Gang's involvement and much more. It's a fascinating story and not to be missed.
RC Durkee teaches a course on rum running:
September 16-October 7, 2025Lake Erie ProhibitionBaldwin Wallace U ILR CourseTuesdays at 10:15 a.m.at Old Oak Center…
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