Songs, Stories and Dramas
The Anti-Saloon League reached people through a variety of printed materials. Stories for young people, debates held for adult audiences, songs to be sung at anti-alcohol rallies were all used.
Songs
- Convention Song, opens a new window, also referred to as The World Is Going Dry
- Onward Temperance Soldiers, opens a new window, sung to the tune of Onward Christian Soldiers
- Welcome People, opens a new window, sung to the tune of Good Night Ladies
Stories
About the League
Museum Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm
Closed on Saturday: 1-2pm
Closed on Sunday
Additional Resources
Temperance and Prohibition Movement, 1830-1933
Discover the records and publications of one of the most influential forces for social reform during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Walking Tour: The World of William Fouse, part of a series
Jul 24th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Issue Sculpture
Retrace the footsteps of William Fouse, the first Black graduate of Westerville High School and Otterbein University. Learn how Fouse…
Tipsy Temperance Tour (Ages 21+)
Jun 20th | 6:00pm - Sep 19th | 7:15pm
Westerville City Hall
Take a guided walking tour of sites related to Westerville's Temperance and Prohibition roots.
How Propaganda Works
Learn what it is or how it was/is used in real-life. Then delve into fiction works that show its use and consequence in a fictional setting.
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