Prohibition Party
An American political party was organized in 1869 whose chief aim was the abolition of the liquor traffic. Five hundred men and women delegates gathered in Farwell Hall, Chicago, Ill. September 1, 1869 to form a new political party. James Black of Pennsylvania was selected as the first presidential candidate of the new party at a national convention held in 1872 in Columbus, Ohio.
Unlike the Prohibition Party, the Anti-Saloon League believed in working within the existing party system and did not desire to form its own separate political party.
About the League
Museum Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm
Closed on Saturday: 1-2pm
Closed on Sunday
Additional Resources
Open Lab: Digital Preservation
Nov 6th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a real-time demonstration on how to convert your memories into digital files using the equipment available at the library.…
Ukraine Is Not Dead Yet: Author Visit with Megan Buskey
Sep 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn about the political significance of Ukrainian family histories, including her own family’s experience, with author Megan Buskey.
Williams Grill: 1887-1975
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World
Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday.
Open Lab: Digital Preservation
Nov 6th | 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop in for a real-time demonstration on how to convert your memories into digital files using the equipment available at the library.…
Ukraine Is Not Dead Yet: Author Visit with Megan Buskey
Sep 16th | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn about the political significance of Ukrainian family histories, including her own family’s experience, with author Megan Buskey.
Williams Grill: 1887-1975
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World
Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday.
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Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
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Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.
Jackie B.
Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.
Jim S.
Jim loves digging into the archives of historic maps and news in the Westerville History Museum.
Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
Kaitlin S.
Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.
