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Montauk Historical Society Opens Exhibit on Prohibition Era

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The Montauk Historical Society opened its new exhibit on Prohibition, called

The Montauk Historical Society opened its new exhibit on Prohibition, called "How Dry We Weren't," at the Carl Fisher House on June 27. At the opening party, guests dressed in period-appropriate costumes. COURTESY MONTAUK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

authorJack Motz on Jul 15, 2025
The Montauk Historical Society’s new exhibit allows the public to glimpse into the area’s history during the Prohibition era of the 1920s. At a recent opening party for “How Dry... more

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