Prohibition is considered one of the largest legislative interventions in the history of the United States. At the same time the 1920s were more than just flappers, speakeasies, and bootleggers. What were the roots of the movement and how did people resist it? This talk explores the people, places, and organizations instrumental in the Prohibition movement and 1920s Milwaukee.
Ben Barbera, curator of Milwaukee County Historical Society, will host this presentation. The mission of the Milwaukee County Historical Society, founded in 1935, has become the place for people to learn about and celebrate Milwaukee. Through education programs, exhibitions, the research library, historic sites, and special events, MCHS offers Milwaukeeans and visitors to Milwaukee a chance to connect with the heritage of Milwaukee. We thank the Community Club of Monticello for sponsoring this program!
This talk will be shown at the library, but is also available virtually via Zoom. To view from home, use the following link and passcode:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 897 6904 4606
Passcode: 737281
