Over the course of our history, Americans have engaged in debates about alcohol and its place in our society. Government programs and policies have ranged from promoting drink-related industries to warning of the health dangers of drinking and driving, to outright prohibition of alcohol manufacturing and sales. Few issues have generated such passion among citizens in addition to government interest. Alcohol-related records in the holdings of the National Archives - posters, government created films, patent drawings, artifacts, and petitions - explore the surprising role of the Federal Government in regulating, promoting, investigating, and prohibiting alcohol production, sale, and consumption. Sit back and relax with cocktails, beer, or wine while enjoying these Archives-inspired glasses, mugs, trays, plates, flasks, and more.

The National Archives Store in its mission to generate financial and creative support for National Archives exhibitions, public programs, and educational initiatives, introducing America’s records to people around the U.S. and the world, is delighted to offer you a line of quality prints on canvas. Inspired by the impressive collection of vintage posters in the National Archives holdings, we are pleased to present a fresh look at these works, with our new take on these classics. We invite you to also check out our range of canvas prints depicting U.S. patents.