Dark green background with translucent green smoky shapes layered over translucent marijuana leaves and a pattern made of translucent text repeating slang terms for marijuana such as dope, Mary Jane, weed, grass, etc. Foreground text: 'Operation Reefer Madness / a Blunt History of Cannabis since WWI'.

Operation: Reefer Madness – A Blunt History of Cannabis since WWI

Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6-8:30 p.m. Auditorium and Lobby
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Our Aug. 15 program has been postponed.

This evening won’t go up in smoke; we look forward to talking about WWI and cannabis with you in the near future. Stay tuned here for more information because history is dope!

 

 

Original program text:

Known by many names, and equally favored and feared across generations, the cloudy past of America's forbidden flower continues to elude and allure us. In an evening of high spirits and hazy history, explore the evolution of cannabis use and its prohibition since the WWI era with industry experts and scholars.

A panel conversation will be led by Isaac Campos (author and historian), Todd Scattini (co-founder of Hemp for Victory), Brian James (general manager at ReLeaf Resources Marijuana Dispensary) and Josh Mitchem (CLOVR Cannabis CEO).

Guests will have the opportunity to sample non-infused edibles and participate in a guided olfactory experience with ganjier Josh Ordo from ReLeaf Resources Marijuana Dispensary.

  • No cannabis products will be onsite for consumption or sale during the program.
  • Smoking and vaping are not permitted inside the Museum and Memorial or anywhere on its exterior building.
  • Seating for the panel conversation will be available inside the Lobby and Auditorium on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Food and drink are not permitted inside the Auditorium, but are allowed inside the Lobby.

 

$45 per person | Auditorium and Lobby

This event is 21+ only.

[POSTPONED]

 

Hosted in partnership with ReLeaf Resources Marijuana Dispensary, CLOVR Cannabis, Hemp for Victory, The EVOLUTION Magazine, Christopher Elbow Chocolates, KC Cann Transport, NORML, Canna Convict, Canna Care, Heartland Labs, Vivid Cannabis, Vertical Cannabis, Prairie Band LLC, Veterans Community Project, Missouri Veterans Commission, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ Division of Cannabis Regulation, and Lifted Spirits.