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 Community RoomSouthwest General, Middleburgh HeightsRegistration begins August 17, 2025 Information and registration at <a href="http://www.ilrbw.org/">www.ilrbw.org</a>​
She also had a free talk coming soon: 
August 12, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.Lake Erie ProhibitionCuyahoga County Public Library, Berea Branch7 Berea Commons, Berea, OH 44017OPEN TO PUBLIC
You can find her book at: https://www.amazon.com/Rum-Run-R-C-Durkee/dp/1937327558/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1415374151&sr=1-1&keywords=moonshine+cove+publishing+-+Rum+Run


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