Prostitution in the Progressive Era

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Join us on March 1st at 2 PM as we kick off Women's History Month in the only way we know how...talking about prostitution in the progressive era. Starting around 1897 big social reforms were taking place and it affected vice in some critical ways. Emma and Juliana will cover all of that and more. […]

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Women’s History in Prostitution from 1900-1910s

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Join Us at the Museum for a Fascinating Discussion on Women's History in Prostitution (1900–1910s)! Step back in time as we explore the lives of the madams who shaped the red-light districts of the early 20th century. Discover the fashion, makeup, and even the scandalous undergarments of the era! From the glamorous to the notorious, […]

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Women’s Property Rights: Then and Now

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Join us at Miss Laura's on International Women's Day as Danyell Barker with Re/Max Executives Real Estate gives us this brief history of women's property ownership rights and a first time homeowners workshop.  

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Women’s History in Prostitution in the 1920s

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Step back in time with us at the museum as we explore the fascinating world of women’s history through the lens of 1920s prostitution. Discover the stories of influential madams, the fashion trends that defined the era, the beauty secrets of the past, and even the daring undergarments that made a statement—scandalous, we know. This […]

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Women’s History Month: 6 Influential Women in Fort Smith History

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, United States

You're in for a real treat on this one! Cody Faber from the Fort Smith National Historic Site is back at Miss Laura's to talk all about 6 of the most influential women in Fort Smith's origin story. You'll be shocked to learn that none of them were prostitutes! This event is free to the […]

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Women’s History in Prostitution in the 1930s

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Don't miss the next installment of our Women's History Month series! This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of Depression-era prostitution. The 1930s brought a dramatic shift in women's roles, fashion, makeup, and culture—join us as we uncover the untold stories of survival and transformation during this turbulent time!

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Women’s History in Prostitution in the 1930s

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, United States

Don't miss the next installment of our Women's History Month series! This week, we're diving into the fascinating world of Depression-era prostitution. The 1930s brought a dramatic shift in women's roles, fashion, makeup, and culture—join us as we uncover the untold stories of survival and transformation during this turbulent time!

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Women’s History in Prostitution in the 1940s

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, United States

The 1940s was a groundbreaking era for women, marked by resilience, transformation, and newfound independence. As war reshaped the world, women stepped into roles they had never held before, proving their strength and forever changing society. Beyond their contributions to the workforce and war effort, this decade also saw dramatic shifts in fashion, beauty, and […]

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Women’s History in Prostitution in the 1940s

Miss Laura's Brothel Museum 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, United States

This will be the last of our Women's History Month Presentations. The 1940s was a groundbreaking era for women, marked by resilience, transformation, and newfound independence. As war reshaped the world, women stepped into roles they had never held before, proving their strength and forever changing society. Beyond their contributions to the workforce and war […]

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