Walking Tours
Explore downtown Ithaca in a new, old, way.
“Shadows over Cayuga”
Ithaca’s True Crime History Walking Tour
Tour Overview
Beneath Ithaca’s natural beauty lies a darker history. Jealousy, greed, shame, and pride have all left their mark in a trail of poisonings, jailbreaks, obscenity cases, dog attacks, and cold-blooded murder. “Shadows Over Cayuga” is your invitation to uncover some of the most captivating and bizarre true crime stories from Tompkins County’s past—ones you’ve likely never heard.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” is a 9-block walking tour that inspects the darker history concealed in downtown Ithaca. Led by trained docents from The History Center, this 60–70 minute experience shows you the (metaphorical) fingerprints of criminal deeds left in our contemporary environment.
Through historic images, newspaper headlines, and jail records we’ll show you a chilling array of crimes (is this even better than a podcast? We think so!).
Tour Details
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~9 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: 13+ True Crime Enthusiasts and Crime Curious alike
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella
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.
Proudly sponsored by MOnks on the Commons, located in the Ithaca Marriot Downtown.
Visit Monks on the Commons to try out their True Crime Cocktails and Display.
120 S Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Upcoming Tours
“Shadows Over Cayuga”: A True Crime Tour July 17 - August 23
“Trains, Planes, and Automobiles”: A Transportation Tour August 28 - September 27
PAST TOURS
“King Alcohol Ends Reign”: Prohibition History June 5 - July 12
“King Alcohol Ends Reign”
Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
Join Us Next Summer For This Tour
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DescrTour Overview
In the early 1900s, Ithaca, NY earned some colorful nicknames: “Sodom,” “Sin City,” and “Rum Town, USA.” Long before national Prohibition took hold, Ithacans were already battling over booze, morality, and modernity.
“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.
Through historic images, newspaper headlines, and stories of resistance and reform, you’ll see the city in a whole new light. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, you’ll never look at downtown Ithaca the same way again.iption text goes here
Proudly sponsored by the Strand Cafe - where you can now enjoy your spirits without a secret password.
Visit the Strand to see Carrie Nation Hatchets on display and try out their specialty cocktails.
324 E State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
7 am - 11 pm, Sun-Sat
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“Shadows Over Cayuga” A True Crime Walking Tour
About This Event
Step into the shadows of turn-of-the-century Ithaca as we uncover some of Tompkins County’s most dramatic and little-known true crime stories. From scandalous postcards to vanished bodies, poisoned chocolates to financial double-crosses, this walking tour shines a flashlight on the people and press that shaped local justice—and sometimes twisted it.
This guided 10-block, hour long, tour weaves through downtown Ithaca with stops at the sites of crimes that once captivated the county.
Duration: 60–70 minutes
Distance: ~10 blocks (moderate walking)
Audience: Adults, college students, history lovers, tourists, and curious locals. This tour is intended for 13+
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, water, an umbrella, and 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.
We're looking forward to walking with you.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.
“King Alcohol Ends Reign” Ithaca’s Prohibition History Walking Tour
About This Event
Once known by nicknames like “Sin City,” Ithaca, NY had a reputation that made national headlines—and it took on Prohibition long before the rest of the country. Over a year before the 18th Amendment took effect, Ithaca had already banned alcohol, sparking a local culture war that reshaped its neighborhoods, businesses, and social life.
Join us for a 60–70 minute walking tour through downtown Ithaca as we uncover the early 20th-century struggle between temperance advocates and those who pushed back. You'll visit key sites tied to saloons, reformers, hidden resistance, and the shifting identity of a college town at war with itself.
Perfect for adults, students, visitors, and locals alike—this 10-block journey brings history out of the archives and onto the streets.
Comfortable shoes encouraged. Curiosity required.