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Presented by the library’s Special Collections staff and members of the Ranger Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), these events are free, open to the public, and appropriate for all levels of interest and experience. All levels will learn something new!
Alcoholics and Teetotalers: Finding Yours In America's Temperance Movement
with Michael Brophy
The Temperance Movement was a social movement to reduce the consumption of alcohol in the United States in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The movement had a large effect on New Englander society from social lives to politics.
As our nation developed, alcohol was a part of the fabric of our country. There was alcohol on the Mayflower and doctors recommended drinking whiskey over stagnant pools of water. As alcohol abuse increased, millions of Americans signed pledges swearing off alcohol and joined societies to encourage others to do the same. Explore your ancestors’ lives and interaction with this cause.
Michael Brophy is a nationally known professional genealogical researcher, heir search specialist, and lecturer from the Boston area. He has served as Board Member on the Massachusetts Genealogical Council and the New England Association of Professional Genealogists. Mike was featured on Who Do You Think You Are? and has conducted research for Ancestry.com, book authors, and hundreds of private clients.