Virtual - Dry January and the History of the Temperance Movement

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Lectures, Travel & Culture, Special Event

Age Group:

Adults
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We'll explore how this movement came about and just how drunk America was in the 1820s.Then, we'll see how they descended into the alarmist propaganda that brought about Prohibition. Finally, we'll take a look at how the modern temperance movement has led to the rapid spread of dry January. Tasty temperance drink recipes included!

Sarah Lohman is the author of Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of American Cuisine. Released in 2016 with Simon & Schuster, Eight Flavors is a #1 Bestseller on Amazon. Formerly the Curator of Food Programming at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, she has lectured at hundreds of universities and institutions nationwide.

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