November 22: The Secret World of Howard Hughes
Date: November 22, 2016
Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Free for Museum Members or with Museum admission
Delve into mysteries around why Hughes arrived in Las Vegas 50 years ago
Hear a rare recording of Hughes’ voice from a 1971 phone conversation
Geoff Schumacher, director of content for The Mob Museum and author of Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia & Palace Intrigue, will trace the history of reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes’ secret arrival in Las Vegas 50 years ago this month.
Why did Hughes come to Las Vegas? What did he do when he was here? How did the Mob fit into his activities? Why did he suddenly leave four years later? These questions and more will be explored during this multimedia presentation.
This presentation is part of The Mob Museum’s Wiseguy Speaker Series.