Tag: Prohibition

The Very Versatile History Behind Lancaster County’s Green Dragon Market

The Very Versatile History Behind Lancaster County’s Green Dragon Market

There is a long-time, cherished market of great acclaim in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was even voted the second-best farmers’ market in the country in USA Today’s “10 Best” readers’ poll in recent years, and also boasts an enduring reputation as one of the nation’s oldest ongoing markets. I’m referring to the one and only Green … Continue reading The Very Versatile History Behind Lancaster County’s Green Dragon Market →

Franklin County, Virginia’s Historic Moonshine Moniker

Today, January 16, is officially known as National Prohibition Remembrance Day. Spanning the years of 1920 through 1933, Prohibition was a time in American history when the importation, transportation, and sale of alcoholic beverages were strictly prohibited by law. While the goal was to improve the general morale and life for the American people, the … Continue reading Franklin County, Virginia’s Historic Moonshine Moniker →

A Historic Overview of The Horse You Came In On Saloon

Many folks throughout the Mid-Atlantic chose to ring in the new year at one of several local bars featuring specials in the way of live music and other forms of in-house entertainment. The Baltimore scene was certainly buzzing with no shortage of optimal options, including familiar favorites throughout historic Fell’s Point. One example of such … Continue reading A Historic Overview of The Horse You Came In On Saloon →