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
Additional Resources
Williams Grill: 1887-1975 (Opens June 2, 2025)
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World (Opens June 2, 2025)
Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday.
Museum in a Box: American Indian Life & History
Teachers and students, enhance critical thinking skills and encourage engagement with history in exciting and creative ways.
Current Exhibits
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display. Walk-ins welcome during museum hours.
Williams Grill: 1887-1975 (Opens June 2, 2025)
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World (Opens June 2, 2025)
Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday.
Museum in a Box: American Indian Life & History
Teachers and students, enhance critical thinking skills and encourage engagement with history in exciting and creative ways.
Current Exhibits
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display. Walk-ins welcome during museum hours.
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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.
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.
