Milwaukee County Historical Society opens exhibit on prohibition

MILWAUKEE COUNTY (CBS 58) – The Milwaukee County Historical Society is opening an exhibit Wednesday on prohibition.

The day marks the 100^th anniversary of the 18^th Amendment which criminalized the production, importation, transportation and sale of alcoholic beverages.

The exhibit, “How Dry I Am”, explores how people in Milwaukee fared during prohibition. It will be on display until May 4. More information can be found on the historical society's website.