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Course Title: (HIS306) ALCOHOL PROHIBITION-A NARRATIVE PERSPECTIVE OF ITS HISTORY IN THE UNITED STATES

Enjoy a narration of the history of Prohibition and the ban on alcohol in the U.S. from 1920 to 1933. Take a deep dive into the conditions and social movements that led to the 18th Amendment to be put into effect, the impact on the national economy as well as local economies and individual people, and the steps that led to its eventual repeal.

NOTE: The program will include a docent in period attire and the display of a variety of items from the museum. Join us on July 22 for the OLLI Bus Tour at the museum.

Course Pre-requisites
(required) OLLI Annual Membership

Course Information: HIS306

Schedule:

July 21, 2026

Times:

11:00am-01:00pm EDT

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Price:

Pay as you go: Member : $0.00

Instructors

Name

Additional Resources

Emi Froggatt

Biography: EMI FROGGATT is a Lead Docent of the American Prohibition Museum, sharing the story of Prohibition in the 1920's through authentic artifacts, engaging stories and period attire.

Facility Detail

HHI campus | Room 103

Hilton Head Island campus

1 Sand Shark Drive

Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

Facility Resources
Google map link to the USCB Hilton Head campus