Join us this January for a 4 part round table discussion presented in partnership with The Crisis Intervention Center and The Monarch 61 Project. We will cover everything from the history of human trafficking laws to the aftercare. In our final round table we’ll explore the profound aftermath of human trafficking and discuss the aftercare […]

Miss Laura's and members of the UAFS Jazz Catz present A Night in Storyville. Come for an hour set with members of the Jazz Catz and a presentation about Storyville, one of the largest red light districts in the US. This event is free

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. […]

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, […]

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.  

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 […]

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 […]

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!

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!

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 […]