History of Moonshining in St. Mary’s County

with Jack Darrell and Alex Weber

A century ago, the United States went dry and the market for illegal liquor exploded across the country. But one small, unlikely county became a prolific producer of moonshine that spread across the eastern seaboard: St. Mary's County. Join St. Mary's College alums Jack Darrell, '18, and Alex Weber, '17, as they discuss their reporting on the characters, circumstances, and wild stories of moonshining in St. Mary's County.

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Jack Darrell is a reporter for KDLG working on the Bristol Bay Fisheries Report. He is passionate about sustainable fisheries and local stories that connect communities and explore the intersections of class, culture, and undersea creatures. Previously, Jack graduated from St. Mary's College with a degree in English and Environmental Science and has worked as a farmhand in northern New Mexico and with the SlackWater Center, a regional oral history project. He has also reported for The Atlantic, Earth Island Journal, and Hakai Magazine.