The Rise and Fall of Al Capone

by The Mob Museum

Al Capone — one of the world’s most recognizable mobsters. His success paralleled Prohibition, and everything he is famous for happened by the time he was 35. Join The Mob Museum and analyze Capone's rise and fall in this in-depth look at the man behind the myths.

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About This Program

Cost

Point to Point: $150.00
Point to Point Premium: $150.00

Programs available to groups of up to 100 participants for $150.
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Length

60 minutes (including time for Q&A)

Target Audience

Education: Teacher(s)/Educator(s), Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

100

Primary Disciplines

Economics/Business, Social Studies/History

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)
Google Hang Out
Zoom
Microsoft Teams

Booking Information

Program is generally available Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. PST and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST.

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About This Provider

The Mob Museum

Las Vegas, NV
United States

The Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime & Law Enforcement, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the public understanding of organized crime’s history and impact on American society.

Located in Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, in the city's original Federal Courthouse and Post Office, The Mob Museum offers exhibits and programs related to Las Vegas, the Mob, law enforcement, the justice system, and forensic science.

The Mob Museum's virtual outreach programs combine the exploration of historical artifacts with riveting stories about organized crime and law enforcement.

Contact:
The Museum Museum Education Department
education@themobmuseum.org
7027248629

Program Details

Format

This presentation uses a photo slideshow to guide participants through the life and crimes of Al Capone and his connection to the Prohibition era in the United States. Along the way, the presenter highlights historical artifacts related to the period and Capone.

Major topics include his childhood and introduction to organized crime, his move to Chicago, his relationship with mentor Johnny Torrio, the Chicago Beer Wars, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, and his later legal troubles, incarceration, release and death.

Objectives

1. Participants will explore the life of Al Capone and how his rise coincided with Prohibition.
2. Participants will have a deeper understanding of Capone's criminal empire.
3. Participants will understand Capone's legal troubles and his decline.