Bradly VanDerStad of Providence Tour Company reveals the city’s hidden history — from mafia power plays and Prohibition loopholes to the food, culture, and scandals that shaped Providence.
Providence is a city with a past — some delicious, some dangerous, and all unforgettable. In this episode, Bradly VanDerStad, Executive Director of Providence Tour Company, takes us inside two of his most popular tours:
🍝 Crime & Cuisine on Federal Hill — Walk the streets where mob bosses once ruled, hear about the illegal gambling raid that sent a cop through a window, and taste the Italian classics that defined an era.
🥃 Prohibition in Providence — Why Rhode Island never ratified Prohibition, the ingenious liquor loopholes that kept the booze flowing, and the gunfights that made headlines.
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Sponsors:
👕 Chasing Tail – Rural lifestyle apparel (hats, shirts, gear)
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🏪 Cumberland Coalition for Small Business – Grassroots advocacy for Cumberland’s small businesses
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