Woman's Christian Temperance Union
An American woman's temperance organization formed as a result of the Woman's Temperance Crusade which began in December 1873 at Hillsboro, Ohio.
Older by 20 years than the Anti-Saloon League, the WCTU's leadership was female. The two organizations while separate shared a common goal - destroying the traffic in alcoholic beverages.
About the League
Museum Hours
Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm
Closed on Saturday: 1-2pm
Closed on Sunday
Additional Resources
Walking Tour: The World of William Fouse, part of a series
Jul 24th | 3:30pm - 5:00pm
American Issue Sculpture
Retrace the footsteps of William Fouse, the first Black graduate of Westerville High School and Otterbein University. Learn how Fouse…
Tipsy Temperance Tour (Ages 21+)
Jun 20th | 6:00pm - Sep 19th | 7:15pm
Westerville City Hall
Take a guided walking tour of sites related to Westerville's Temperance and Prohibition roots.
How Propaganda Works
Learn what it is or how it was/is used in real-life. Then delve into fiction works that show its use and consequence in a fictional setting.
The World of William Fouse
As the 1st Black graduate of Westerville High School and Otterbein University, Fouse broke barriers. But that's just part of his story.
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.