Step Back Into Maine’s Gangster History: The Al Brady Gang Story Comes to Life
What if you could learn about one of Maine’s most notorious criminals—and then walk to the exact place where his story came to a violent end?
That’s exactly what this special historical event offers on Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM.
History buffs, true-crime enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a fascinating story from Maine’s past will have the opportunity to explore the story of Al Brady and his gang, including the crimes that ultimately led to their demise on Central Street in 1937.
And this isn't your typical “stand around and listen to someone read dates from a textbook” kind of history tour.
You’re going to walk through the story—and then walk where the story happened.
Meet at the Thomas A. Hill House
The morning begins inside the historic Thomas A. Hill House at 159 Union Street.
There, attendees will examine photographs and artifacts connected to the story of Al Brady, who was identified as the FBI’s most wanted gangster in 1937.
The presentation will explore Brady, his gang, and the crimes that made them notorious, providing historical context for the events that ultimately brought their criminal activities to an end.
Photographs and artifacts have a way of making history feel considerably more real.
Suddenly, 1937 doesn't seem quite so far away.
Follow the Story to Central Street
After the presentation, the group will leave the Thomas A. Hill House and walk to the site of the 1937 shooting.
That’s one of the most compelling aspects of this event.
You're not simply hearing about an event that happened 89 years ago.
You’ll be standing in the location where it happened.
For anyone interested in Maine history, true crime, organized crime, or local historical events, that kind of connection is pretty remarkable.
It's one thing to read about history.
It's another thing to walk the same streets.
Who Was Al Brady?
Al Brady and his gang became notorious during the 1930s, a period when organized crime, bank robberies, and notorious criminals captured the public imagination.
Brady's story became significant enough that he was identified as the FBI's most wanted gangster in 1937.
This event provides an opportunity to explore that story through historical photographs, artifacts, storytelling, and the locations connected to it.
And because the event focuses on the actual history of the area, it offers something you simply can't get from watching a documentary at home.
You get to be there.
A Rare Look at Local True Crime History
We love a good mystery, ghost story, strange historical tale, or bizarre piece of pop culture history here at Geek N Out.
But sometimes the most fascinating stories aren't fictional.
They're the stories that actually happened in the communities around us.
The Al Brady Gang story is one of those pieces of history that combines crime, law enforcement, local geography, and a dramatic ending—and this event gives attendees the opportunity to experience that history firsthand.
Plus, let's be honest: “Then we walked to the location where it happened” is a pretty compelling ending to a history presentation.
Tickets Are Limited
This is a special event with a limited number of tickets available, so this isn't one to put on the calendar with the intention of deciding at the last minute.
Tickets are $20 per person.
Mark Your Calendar
📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Thomas A. Hill House, 159 Union Street
🎟️ $20 per ticket — limited availability
If Maine history, notorious criminals, true crime, and stories that let you literally walk through the past are your kind of thing, this is one event worth checking out.
History happened here. On October 24, you can walk through the story.
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