Step back into the Roaring Twenties and uncover Pensacola’s hidden nightlife. During Prohibition (1920–1933), alcohol was outlawed, yet demand fueled a thriving underground of secret bars known as speakeasies. Along Palafox Street alone, at least 27 were documented in local newspapers—while many more operated in the shadows, leaving little written trace.
This exhibit reveals how archaeology brings these lost establishments back to life through bottles, glass fragments, and other discarded clues. Visitors will also have the chance to explore artifacts from potential speakeasy sites and embark on a digital walking tour tracing Pensacola’s clandestine bars.
To experience the online: “Prohibition on Palafox Pub Crawl”
