Night at the Museum: Prohibition and U.S. Liquor Laws

On January 17, 1920, the United States began a 14-year period now known as Prohibition. Often seen as an era of speakeasies and bootleggers, this period also saw changes in the jobs performed by the Office of the United States Marshal.

On January 17, 2024, the 103rd anniversary of the enforcement of the 18th Amendment and the Volstead Act, join us for our Night at the Museum: Prohibition and U.S. Liquor Laws! The galleries will be open until 8:00, and Curator Dave Kennedy will give a presentation from 6-7p about the history of the Marshals and our nations liquor laws. From George Washington to Isaac Parker to Al Capone, this story has been part of our nation’s history.

January 17 is also National Museum Selfie Day! Take our USMM Museum Selfie Challenge and receive our Museum Selfie Challenge Sticker!

Museum admission required. All are welcome!