Maine Memory Network

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking Implements

"… glass Courtesy of Arlene Palmer Schwind X Drinking Mug, ca. 1775 Belonging to John Coburn (1725-1803), Boston Silver Courtesy of the The…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Drinking: Elegance and Debauchery

"His drinking glasses, noted for their fine quality, were blown, cut, and engraved with scenes depicting animals in landscapes."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Influential & Interesting Documents

"951, vol. 14 Public drinking establishments were regulated in Maine as early as 1636 when tavern keepers were held accountable for allowing anyone to…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - A Call to Temperance

"… (1790-1856), an Irish priest concerned about drinking in his homeland began a highly successful temperance crusade in 1838."

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Business as Usual

"After Maine went dry in 1851, it was illegal to drink, possess, or sell alcohol but manufacturing remained legal until a stricter law was added to…"

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Taverns, People, and Scenes

"Workers or apprentices are shown working and drinking on their grog break. "At eleven o'clock on each day the bell would ring, the masons come…"