✨ This Week at Bertha’s Bookshelf… Step into the Gilded Age! ✨We’re cracking open our sizzling new read:Prostitution in the Gilded Age: The Jennie Hollister Story by Kevin Murphy — and it’s going to be a wild ride. Meet Jennie Hollister—one of the most successful and elusive madames of her time. Her story isn’t just […]
✨ This Week at Bertha’s Bookshelf… We’re Wrapping Up a Wild Ride! ✨We’re finishing up our sultry June read:Prostitution in the Gilded Age: The Jennie Hollister Story by Kevin Murphy — and trust us, Jennie’s story is ending with a bang! Jennie Hollister was one of the most successful madames of the Gilded Age, a […]
Ready for an adventure?Join us at Miss Laura's on the 1st Saturday of every month for a thrilling Scavenger Hunt!Explore, search, and uncover hidden treasures between 10 AM and 3 PM — if you find all the items, you’ll win a prize! Need a little help? No worries — each participant gets one hint from […]
🔥 This Week at Bertha’s Bookshelf: Step Into the Wild Side of Texas! 🔥We’re cracking open a legendary tale of vice, violence, and vibrant characters with:Hell’s Half Acre: The Life and Legend of a Red-Light District by Richard F. Selcer In the heart of Fort Worth, Texas, Hell’s Half Acre was the West’s most notorious […]
🔥 This Week at Bertha’s Bookshelf: Step Into the Wild Side of Texas! 🔥We’re wrapping up our unforgettable summer read:Hell’s Half Acre: The Life and Legend of a Red-Light District by Richard F. Selcer In the heart of Fort Worth, Texas, Hell’s Half Acre was the West’s most notorious red-light district—a rowdy mix of bordellos, […]
📖 Coming This September for Bertha’s Bookshelf… Brace Yourself for a Bold, Eye-Opening Read! We’re stepping back to take a deep dive into the politics, power struggles, and uncomfortable truths behind prostitution in America with:Uneasy Virtue: The Politics of Prostitution and the American Reform Tradition by Barbara Meil Hobson This isn’t just history—it’s a fearless […]
Ready for an adventure?Join us at Miss Laura's on the 1st Saturday of every month for a thrilling Scavenger Hunt!Explore, search, and uncover hidden treasures between 10 AM and 3 PM — if you find all the items, you’ll win a prize! Need a little help? No worries — each participant gets one hint from […]
Ready for an adventure?Join us at Miss Laura's on the 1st Saturday of every month for a thrilling Scavenger Hunt!Explore, search, and uncover hidden treasures between 10 AM and 3 PM — if you find all the items, you’ll win a prize! Need a little help? No worries — each participant gets one hint from […]
Get ready for a glowing good time at our 2nd Annual Radium Girl Paint & Sip! In proud partnership with the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, we’re bringing you an unforgettable night of history, creativity, and fun! Kick off the evening with a captivating presentation about the courageous Radium Girls, followed by tasty snacks, refreshing […]
Get ready for a glowing good time at our 2nd Annual Radium Girl Paint & Sip! In proud partnership with the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum, we’re bringing you an unforgettable night of history, creativity, and fun! Kick off the evening with a captivating presentation about the courageous Radium Girls, followed by tasty snacks, refreshing […]