Human Trafficking Awareness Series at Miss Laura’s Join us at Miss Laura’s this January for a powerful 4-part Human Trafficking Awareness Series designed to educate, engage, and empower our community. Gather critical resources, connect with others who care, and hear firsthand stories from survivors and advocates actively working to raise awareness and create change. Each […]
🎬 JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL SCREENING 🎬 February 6 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Free What better way to spend a Friday Night? With us in a unique partnership with the Fort Smith Public Library for a screening of: The End of the Road (1919) Step back into the early days of cinema for a powerful […]
Upstairs Girls by Michael Rutter pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of prostitution in the American West—where the most sought-after women lived and worked upstairs, away from the saloons and streets below. From lavish parlor houses and powerful madams to the harsh realities faced by working women, this fascinating nonfiction work explores how […]
We will be finishing Upstairs Girls by Michael Rutter this week. This book pulls back the curtain on the hidden world of prostitution in the American West—where the most sought-after women lived and worked upstairs, away from the saloons and streets below. From lavish parlor houses and powerful madams to the harsh realities faced by […]
✨ An Evening in Storyville – 3rd Annual Celebration at Miss Laura’s ✨ Step back in time and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and stories of Storyville, the birthplace of jazz and one of the most influential neighborhoods in American music history. Join us at Miss Laura’s for an unforgettable evening where history comes […]
Find your balance. Awaken your strength. What better way to start your day than with another Women's History Month event! Join us March 21 at 11 AM on the lawn at Miss Laura's Brothel Museum for a free Qigong class with Amy. Rooted in ancient Chinese tradition, Qigong is a gentle yet powerful practice that […]
Head on down to Miss Laura's Brothel Museum for the first event in our Women’s History Month series! Join us as Danyell Barker with the TruVi Realty - Barker Realty Team shares the fascinating history of women’s property ownership rights. From a time when women couldn’t legally own property to the groundbreaking changes that shaped […]
Step into a pivotal moment in women’s history with The Lost Sisterhood, written by the historical editor of the acclaimed Maimie Papers, Ruth Rosen. This powerful work explores two worlds colliding in urban America: the women who chose prostitution as a means of survival and independence, and the middle-class reformers determined to erase it from […]
Step back in time and unlock the secrets of Jazz Age glamour! One more event in our Women's History Month Series. Join Emma Markowski for a rare and dazzling 1920s Makeup Workshop, where you’ll learn the bold beauty techniques that forever changed the way women wore makeup. From smoky, sultry eyes to perfectly defined brows […]
Mark your calendars! ✨ On March 9th at 2 PM, join us for a powerful and inspiring presentation as Shanna Jones dives into the fascinating history of International Women’s Day. From its revolutionary roots to the global movement it is today, you’ll discover the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped this worldwide celebration of women. […]