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Prohibition Lives Again At Archbold’s Sauder Village

By The Citizen on July 20, 2025

BARTENDER … Historic Interpreter/Historic Bartender Randy Rohrs pours drinks in anticipation for the next round of guests at the Broken Barrel Speakeasy.

(PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
PASSWORD … Patrons enter the speakeasy through a hidden door. A special knock is made, and a password is stated before the door opens and all is revealed. The entrance on the opposite side is hidden and not easily seen….

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