On Display: April 10-November 30, 2024
The Prohibition movement flooded America—and the world—with striking and artistic anti-alcohol messaging. Â
Some messages appealed to human emotions like fear or disgust. Others leveraged logical or scientific arguments. Relying heavily on printed materials like posters, brochures, and cartoons, advocates for prohibition were prolific and persuasive. Â
Delve into examples of propaganda that include pieces on display for the first time. Then channel your imagination to produce a piece of advocacy art of your own. Â
An example of propaganda produced during the Prohibition era.
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.
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.
