Did You Know Georgia Is Home To The Country's Only Prohibition Museum?
By Lisa Sammons|Published May 28, 2024
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Prohibition was a unique time period in the United States that many people don’t know a lot about. Nationwide Prohibition only lasted for about 13 years, but it had a surprisingly big effect on our culture and society that still echoes today. I recently checked out the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah, GA and was shocked to learn it was the country’s only museum that focuses on this era. Uniqueness aside, this is a fascinating museum that contains a wealth of information. There’s a lot of things to do in Savannah and with all the restaurants, history, and natural beauty to explore, it’s easy for great attractions to fall through the cracks. I’m here to tell you the American Prohibition Museum definitely belongs on your “must-do in Savannah” list: this place is so interesting! Let’s check it out: