Brides, Bohemians, and Booze: Historical Perspectives - Book Discussion With Michael Lerner

The final part of Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum's three part series, Brides, Bohemians, and Booze: Historical Perspectives.

In this session, author Michael Lerner will discuss his book Dry Manhattan: Prohibition in New York City (Harvard University Press, 2007)

"The 18th Amendment to the Constitution prohibited the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol around the country. Intended to usher in a healthier, more moral and efficient society, proponents argued that it was needed nowhere more than in New York City—and nowhere did it fail more spectacularly. Dry Manhattan is the only full history of the city during one of the stranger eras in the country’s history.

Michael Lerner, Ph.D., is the Principal of Bard High School Early College, a partnership between Bard College and the New York City Department of Education. He speaks frequently on New York City history and is working on a new project about the East Village and Lower East Side of Manhattan since the 1970s."

The presentation will be followed by a booksigning and reception. Registration requested. $10 adults; $7 seniors and students; members free.