WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE

PORTLAND, ME

The old B&M Beans factory Portland, Maine
The old B&M Beans factory Credit: Sam T (samm4mrox)

Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU) was formed in Portland, Maine in 1884. The WCTU was a social movement that sought to promote the temperance of alcohol and the protection of women's rights. During this time, the consumption of alcohol was seen as a major social problem, and the WCTU sought to reduce the consumption of alcohol in society by advocating for laws that would limit its sale and consumption.

The Portland Chapter of the WCTU was the first chapter in Maine and was made up of a diverse group of women who shared the same goals and values. They believed that alcohol consumption was contributing to negative social and economic problems in the city and wanted to do something to help.

The Portland chapter of the WCTU organized many activities to promote their cause. They held public meetings, lectures, and meetings with local government officials to advocate for prohibition laws. They also conducted a petition campaign to gather signatures in support of the prohibition of alcohol.

The WCTU also organized educational programs, such as temperance classes and lectures, to teach people about the dangers of alcohol consumption. They also established a number of local branches to reach more people in the community.

In addition to their temperance work, the WCTU also engaged in other social reform activities, such as supporting women's rights, advocating for education for children, and campaigning for equal rights for all citizens regardless of race, gender, or religion.

The WCTU in Portland continued to be active until the Prohibition era ended in 1933. Despite the end of the movement, the WCTU still exists today and continues to promote temperance and social reform in the Portland area.

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in PORTLAND ME. US MID #8402300010

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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Contact WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE

WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
714 CONGRESS ST
PORTLAND
ME
04102

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WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE Information

MID # 8402300010
Name WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 43.653002, -70.269236
CODES FIPS State Code: 23
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 001000
US Census Block: 2008