History Presentation - Tragedy of the St. Francis Dam

In a 50-minute history slide show, learn about the Tragedy at St. Francis Dam-The Worst Manmade Disaster in California History. On March 12, 1928, the city of Los Angeles’s St. Francis Dam collapsed killing over 600 people and destroying everything in its 50-mile rampage to the sea. The colossal engineering failure brought disgrace to the LA Aqueduct’s William Mulholland, while the Los Angeles Water Bureau did everything it could to erase the horrific event from history. Using extensive research and rare photos, local historian David Woodruff examines the politics and decisions that led to this unfathomable disaster.

Great for all guests who love Nevada, history and have high spirits! All guests must be +21.

This event will take place on Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 1:00pm-2:15pm at Minden Mill Distilling. It’s free to attend, provided you have reserved a ticket. Spots are very limited, so reserve your ticket early. Reservations are now available. You can find out more and get tickets to this and other events by going to Minden Mill’s official website and selecting “Book an Experience” or clicking here.