Molasses Mayhem: The Sticky Disaster That Flooded Boston

Discover how a 1919 industrial rush unleashed a 25-foot wave of syrup—and what it reveals about rapid progress.

Discover the fascinating story behind the 1919 Boston Molasses Flood, a bizarre disaster that transformed a city street into a sticky, treacherous scene. This briefing uncovers the surprising engineering failures, the unexpected consequences of a massive molasses tank rupture, and how this unusual event left a lasting mark on Boston's history. Join us to explore this sticky catastrophe and learn why it remains one of the city's strangest and most captivating episodes.