Songs, Stories and Dramas
The Anti-Saloon League reached people through a variety of printed materials. Stories for young people, debates held for adult audiences, songs to be sung at anti-alcohol rallies were all used.
Songs
- Convention Song, opens a new window, also referred to as The World Is Going Dry
- Onward Temperance Soldiers, opens a new window, sung to the tune of Onward Christian Soldiers
- Welcome People, opens a new window, sung to the tune of Good Night Ladies
Stories
About the League
Museum Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm
Closed on Saturday: 1-2pm
Closed on Sunday
Additional Resources
Williams Grill: 1887-1975
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World
Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday.
Museum in a Box: American Indian Life & History
Teachers and students, enhance critical thinking skills and encourage engagement with history in exciting and creative ways.
Current Exhibits
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display. Walk-ins welcome during museum hours.
Williams Grill: 1887-1975
Examine nearly a century of innovation and social change through the lens of this beloved Westerville restaurant.
Dry Capital of the World
Find out how Westerville became the “dry capital of the world” through the efforts of the Anti-Saloon League in its heyday.
Museum in a Box: American Indian Life & History
Teachers and students, enhance critical thinking skills and encourage engagement with history in exciting and creative ways.
Current Exhibits
Experience Westerville's past through the themed exhibitions of artifacts on display. Walk-ins welcome during museum hours.
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Jackie has made a career of working with communities to tell their stories and preserve their history.
Jim S.
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Katy K.
Katy loves bringing history to life, getting hands-on with artifacts, and helping people discover meaning and relevance in the past.
Kaitlin S.
Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.
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.
Kaitlin S.
Kaitlin is passionate about helping the Westerville Public Library remain strong for future generations.
