Associated Organizations

The Anti-Saloon League joined other organizations in the fight against the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol. Methods of achieving the goal of eliminating the saloon differed. By partnering with other organizations, the League was able to utilize different weapons in their arsenal in the conflict with the liquor interests.

THE GREATEST TEMPERANCE PRINT SHOP IN THE WORLD AT THE ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE HEADQUARTERS. WESTERVILLE. OHIO THE BIG PRESSES AT WORK. THIRTY-FIVE TONS A MONTH OF HOT SHOT TURNED OUT HERE

About the League

Museum Hours

Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm
Closed on Saturday: 1-2pm
Closed on Sunday

Associated organizations included...

American Issue Publishing Company

This printing plant was established as the holding company of the Anti-Saloon League of America. All of its printing capacity was used for the furtherance of the ideals of the League.

Lincoln - Lee Legion

Formed by the League, the Lincoln-Lee Legion was a pledge-signing program aimed to appeal to young people.

Prohibition Party

This American political party's chief aim was the abolition of the liquor traffic.

Scientific Temperance Federation

Dedicated to educating the public about the dangers of alcohol, this organization collected anti-alcohol information. Their charts were printed and distributed by the American Issue Publishing Company.

Women's Christian Temperance Union

This organization, formed as a result of the Woman's Temperance Crusade, shared the common goal of the League to destroy the traffic in alcoholic beverages.

World League Against Alcoholism

Formed by the League, the World League Against Alcoholism took the prohibition battle outside the United States to the four corners of the globe.

Westerville History MuseumWesterville History Museum

As the site of the Anti-Saloon League’s former headquarters, the Westerville History Museum works to preserve the history of the temperance movement, the passage of the 18th Amendment, and the Prohibition era.
As the site of the Anti-Saloon League’s former headquarters, the Westerville History Museum works to preserve the history of the temperance movement, the passage of the 18th Amendment, and the Prohibition era.

Current Exhibits

Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display. Walk-ins welcome during museum hours.

Schedule a History Experience

Teachers, schedule a history experience for your K-12 students. Options: historic Uptown walking tour, Hanby House, classroom presentations.

Ohio Is Home to Ancient Earthworks

Nov 14, 2024
Between 1,600 and 2,000 years ago, people now referred to as the Hopewell Culture built enormous earthworks in the land we call Ohio.

Bringing Home Anti-Saloon League Items with $13,827 Grant

Nov 14, 2024
After more than 50 years, it’s time to bring more than 600-linear-feet of materials back to the library and museum.

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.
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