{"id":5480,"date":"2023-09-11T21:13:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T02:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/?p=5480"},"modified":"2023-09-11T21:13:59","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T02:13:59","slug":"prohibition-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/prohibition-new-jersey\/","title":{"rendered":"Prohibition in New Jersey &#8211; A Talk at the Avalon History Center"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I am pleased to be at the Avalon Library on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. to explore the fascinating subject of temperance and prohibition in New Jersey. This talk, part of the Avalon History Center&#8217;s speakers series, will shed light on the region&#8217;s unique perspective on the centuries-long effort to control and regulate alcohol consumption while placing it in a national context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the lecture, we will delve into compelling stories of rumrunners, moonshiners, bathtub gin, Coast Guard rum patrols, and the intriguing personalities that emerged during this era. We will also navigate the intricate landscape of Garden State politics, organized crime, and the influential role of the Woman&#8217;s Christian Temperance Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the growing interest in this captivating period, I am excited to discuss these matters with particular consideration for the New Jersey context. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The program will be held at the Tennis Building at 250 39th St., Avalon, NJ. Remember to mark your calendar for Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on this free program, please visit the History Center link on the Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitavalonnj.com\/happenings?fbclid=IwAR2Le8VBtR3Xv11fH8NVXG8xT-YYUSf5u5WIg322ECLQi5nmCNEmS8XQCnA#!event\/2023\/9\/16\/history-center-lecture-prohibition\">Avalon NJ website<\/a>. I look forward to this engaging discussion as we examine and consider intriguing insights into the prohibition in New Jersey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/defaulta.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/defaulta.jpg?resize=593%2C426&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Bring Back Beer; end prohibition\" class=\"wp-image-5481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/defaulta.jpg?w=593&amp;ssl=1 593w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.dixonhistory.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/defaulta.jpg?resize=300%2C216&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">1932 beer parade in Detroit, Michigan (Detroit News Photo, Walter P. 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