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The Moonshine Explosion Museum contains many artifacts, exhibits and interactive audio visual
displays, focused on the Moonshine Explosion of 1930. On display are 3 Ford Model T cars
involved in the explosion, one of which caused the moonshine explosion itself. The Moonshine
Explosion Museum is in the historic Rakes Building on Main Street in Rocky Mount, VA., and is
in the actual location of the explosion. At this location, 3 of the larger moonshine events took
place including the explosion of 1930, involved in The Great Moonshine Conspiracy of 1935 and
location of Operation Lighting Strike of 1999.

The Moonshine Explosion Museum resides in the basement portion of Olde Towne Social
House and The Alley Cat Bar. Come celebrate the rich moonshine history while enjoying good
food and drinks. The museum is always free and open to the public during normal business
hours Tuesday thru Saturday, 4:30 to 9:00 PM.