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Prohibition celebration planned by historical society MILFORD — The Pike County Historical Society (PCHS) has a very special event planned as a “fun raiser” this year. On March 12, at 7 p.m., they will host a “speakeasy” at the Tom Quick Inn in Milford. The Historical Society is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2010 and what a better way to celebrate than taking a historical look at the political climate of the time, eighty years ago, in the Tri-State area? In 1930 Prohibition was in effect in Pike County. Cornelia Pinchot led the charge in her campaign for Congress by touting herself as “dry and progressive”. The PCHS would like to turn back the hands of time to the days of prohibition and turn the Tom Quick Inn’s fabulous banquet room into our very own speakeasy- complete with flappers, time appropriate music, and a bit of illegal libation…but don’t tell anyone! To gain entry you must first be supplied with the secret password. This can be obtained by purchasing your ticket, for a donation of $50. Feel free to wear the dress of the period and practice your Charleston! Admission includes an Italian buffet, dessert and coffee. You can look forward to live music, dancing girls, a special performance by “Trixie LaRue”, games of chance and a guaranteed good time. Monies raised will go to offset the delay of State funding for general operating support. The PCHS is dedicated to the conservation of our County’s history and as the official historical society of the County we take our mission statement seriously. Our organization needs your help to continue in our mission and in keeping history alive and well in old Pike County. Please help us by reserving your spot at the event of the year, but don’t spill the beans, we don’t need a “hatchetation”! For more information, or to reserve, please call 570-296-8126 or visit us online at www.pikecountyhistoricalsociety.org.