"And not many people know this, but it was also not illegal to be drunk in most cases — it was just illegal to have alcohol in your possession," she said. Exemptions aside, the Prohibition era saw a ...

If hearing the word “prohibition” brings to mind the moonshine, speakeasies, and bootleg liquor of 1920s America, you’re not alone. It conjures images from ‘Boardwalk Empire’ or ‘The Untouchables’.

The exhibit “How Dry We Weren’t” highlights a Black lawyer from Brooklyn who represented one group of rumrunners. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Friday. Today we’ll look at Prohibition-era ...

The Prohibition era lasted from 1920 to 1933 and was one of the most fascinating periods in American history. During this time, the manufacture, sale, and transport of alcoholic beverages were banned ...