McMenamins and Troutdale Historical Society present
History Pub

Oregon Moonshine: Bootleggers, Busts, and Brawls

Presented by Bruce Haney

All ages welcome

Moonshining is deep-rooted in the history of Oregon. In 1844, when it was still the Oregon Territory, one of the first moonshiners, James Conner, challenged a lawman to a duel for busting his illegal operation. The McKenzie River Bandits had better luck hiding from the law and produced bootleg booze for nearly five years before their arrests. Over the years, outlaw moonshiners engaged in car chases, shootouts, and even attempted an assassination to protect their hidden distilleries and way of life. Join author Bruce Haney as he chronicles the intoxicating history of Oregon moonshine.  

Bruce Haney is the author of Oregon Moonshine: Bootleggers, Busts, and Brawls and Eccentric Tales of Boring, Oregon. He is known as the town historian for Boring and gives a monthly lecture about the town. Bruce runs a popular history group called Boring Oregon History and is also a frequent story contributor to the "Weekly Spooky" podcast.  He enjoys socializing with friends, going to see local theater, yet spends much of his time behind a computer researching Boring history, his family tree, the history of rock-and-roll, and whatever else interests him.  

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Monday, January 12th 2025
Doors at 6pm / Program at 7pm
Tickets $5  
Blackberry Hall - McMenamins Edgefield
2126 SW Halsey, Troutdale, Oregon 97060