1920 Makeup Workshop
2026-03-07 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum, 2 N B St, Fort Smith, AR, 72901, United States
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 and that unmistakable vintage glow, Emma will guide you through the iconic look that defined a generation of fearless, fashion-forward women.
Whether you’re a history lover, vintage enthusiast, or just ready to channel your inner flapper, this hands-on experience will leave you feeling glamorous and empowered.
Please bring your own supplies:Black and brown eyeshadowMascaraFoundationBlushEyebrow pencilMakeup brushes, sponges, and wipes
March 7 at 2 PM Free to the public Seats are limited and must be reserved athttps://a6a33e-95.myshopify.com/…/march-7-1920-makeup…
Get ready to blend, smudge, and shine like it’s 1925!

Bertha's Bookshelf: The Lost Sisterhood-CANCELLED
2026-03-07 10:00 - 11:00
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 the city streets. Through personal stories, social tensions, and reform movements, the book reveals what these women believed, feared, and fought for during a time of rapid change—and how their struggles shaped modern attitudes toward prostitution and women as a whole.
📅 Join us on March 7, 2026 at 10 AM for an engaging discussion that brings this overlooked chapter of women’s history into sharp focus.
💻 Can’t join us in person? No problem! Simply fill out the Contact Us form on our website, and we’ll send you the link to attend the event online.

Women's Property Ownership: Then and Now
2026-03-04 14:00 - 14:30
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 the freedoms we have today, you’ll discover the powerful stories behind the progress.
March 4th at 2 PM Free to the public
Bring a friend and kick off Women’s History Month with an afternoon of empowerment, education, and meaningful conversation in one of Fort Smith’s most historic spaces!

Qigong on the Lawn
2026-02-23 11:00 - 12:00
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 combines slow movement, breathwork, and focused intention to cultivate energy and inner resilience. Historically practiced for centuries to support vitality and well-being, this session will also highlight the empowering connection between mindful movement and women’s strength — past and present.
Free to the public March 21 | 11 AM | On the Lawn
Bring a mat or go barefoot for some extra rooted connection
Come move, breathe, and connect in a space designed to uplift and empower.

An Evening in Storyville
2026-02-21 17:30 - 20:00
✨ 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 alive through music and storytelling.
Enjoy live jazz performed by the incredibly talented UAFS Jazz Catz, and discover how this powerful genre emerged from a place that boldly challenged racial boundaries during an era when segregation ruled. Storyville existed at the crossroads of culture, creativity, and resistance—and its legacy still echoes through every jazz note today.
🎶 Live jazz📖 Fascinating history✨ A night of music, culture, and conversation
📅 February 21, 2026⏰ 5:30 PM🎟 Tickets: $35 — on sale now
Get your tickets online at https://a6a33e-95.myshopify.com/products/an-evening-in-storyville-ticket
This event requires a physical ticket.
Whether you’re a jazz lover, history buff, or just looking for a unique night out, this is an evening you won’t want to miss. Come experience the rhythm, the rebellion, and the roots of jazz.

Bertha's Bookshelf: Upstairs Girls
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:00
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 working women, this fascinating nonfiction work explores how sex work shaped frontier towns, local economies, and social reform movements. You’ll discover surprising details about class divisions within brothels, the influence of the Moral Purity Movement, and the often-overlooked roles these women played in Western history. ALthough this book contains some really important information it is a great example of why research matters. When authors only do superficial research they perpetuate myths and legends. It is our goal at Miss Laura’s to put these to rest.
📅 Join us February 21 at 10 AM for an engaging discussion that brings these stories to life.
Can’t join us in person? No problem! Fill out the Contact Us form on our website-misslaurasmuseum.com, and we’ll send you the link to join the online event.

Bertha's Bookshelf: Upstairs Girls
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00
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 sex work shaped frontier towns, local economies, and social reform movements. You’ll discover surprising details about class divisions within brothels, the influence of the Moral Purity Movement, and the often-overlooked roles these women played in Western history. ALthough this book contains some really important information it is a great example of why research matters. When authors only do superficial research they perpetuate myths and legends. It is our goal at Miss Laura’s to put these to rest.
📅 Join us February 7 at 10 AM for an engaging discussion that brings these stories to life.
Can’t join us in person? No problem! Fill out the Contact Us form on our website-misslaurasmuseum.com, and we’ll send you the link to join the online event.

The End of the Road-Silent Film Showing
2026-02-06 18:00 - 19:30
🎬 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 and thought-provoking silent film that sparked national conversation.
The End of the Road tells the story of two young women whose lives take very different paths—revealing the impact of education, honesty, and responsibility. Blending drama with social reform, this groundbreaking 1919 film was created to inform, warn, and inspire audiences during a pivotal moment in American history.
✨ Why attend?

A rare example of early public-health filmmaking
A fascinating look at social values of the 1910s
An important piece of film and cultural history

📽️ Experience a silent-era classic on the big screen and join us in exploring how cinema was used to educate and influence society.
Admission is free, please fill out the contact us form to RSVP, as seating is limited. https://misslaurasmuseum.com/contact-us/

Human Trafficking Awareness Series at Miss Laura’s Final Session
2026-01-30 14:00 - 15:00
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 session begins at 2 PM
🗓 January 9 – The History & Evolution of Human Trafficking Laws
🗓 January 16 – Human Trafficking in the 21st Century
🗓 January 23 – Identifying & Preventing Human Trafficking
🗓 January 30 – Aftercare & Community Resources
Each session builds on the last, offering insight, practical knowledge, and meaningful ways to get involved. Awareness is the first step—join us and be part of the solution.

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Bertha's Bookshelf-Behind Brothel Doors
2026-01-24 10:00 - 11:00
🕙 Join us Saturday January 24th at 10:00 AM as we finish up our January read.
They were rule-breakers, risk-takers, and community builders.
From common working women to powerful madams like Anna Wilson, Maggie Wood, and Big Ann Wynne, these women defied social norms to carve out independence, wealth, and influence — often at great personal cost. Some entered the life out of desperation. Others chased freedom and financial control unavailable anywhere else.
In return, they faced judgment, violence, illness, fines, jail, and lives cut short — while their successes were quietly buried alongside their names.
Behind Brothel Doors: The Business of Prostitution in Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma (1860–1940) tells the complicated, human story of resilience, ambition, tragedy, and survival.
💬 Can’t join us in person? No problem!Visit https://misslaurasmuseum.com/contact-us/, fill out the form, and we’ll add you to the virtual meeting link so you can join the discussion from anywhere.
Whose stories get remembered — and whose are left behind?

Human Trafficking Awareness Series at Miss Laura’s Session 3
2026-01-23 14:00 - 15:00

Bertha's Bookshelf-Behind Brothel Doors
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00
Hidden in plain sight. Whispered about, judged, and often erased from the history books — yet absolutely essential to the growth of the American West.
Prostitution, the so-called “oldest profession,” wasn’t just scandal on the frontier — it was big business. It fueled boomtown economies, supported camps and cities, and helped shape communities as they grew. Behind brothel doors were women navigating survival, ambition, and power in a world stacked against them.
📖 Our next book club read isBehind Brothel Doors: The Business of Prostitution in Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma (1860–1940)
🕙 Join us Saturday January 10th at 10:00 AM as we begin uncovering the stories history tried to forget.
✨ More than taboo. More than rumor. This is frontier history, unfiltered.
💬 Can’t join us in person? No problem!Visit https://misslaurasmuseum.com/contact-us/, fill out the form, and we’ll add you to the virtual meeting link so you can join the discussion from anywhere.

Human Trafficking Awareness Series at Miss Laura’s Session 1
2026-01-09 14:00 - 15:00
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 session begins at 2 PM
🗓 January 9 – The History & Evolution of Human Trafficking Laws🗓 January 16 – Human Trafficking in the 21st Century🗓 January 23 – Identifying & Preventing Human Trafficking🗓 January 30 – Aftercare & Community Resources
Each session builds on the last, offering insight, practical knowledge, and meaningful ways to get involved. Awareness is the first step—join us and be part of the solution.
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Bertha's Bookshelf: According to Kate
2025-12-13 10:00 - 11:00
📚✨ Bertha’s Book Club – December 13 at 10 AM ✨📚
Step into the Wild West with the untold story of Big Nose Kate, the notorious companion of Doc Holliday. She may never have published her memoirs, but she left behind letters, musings, and rare accounts of her extraordinary life.
From witnessing the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral to trading words with Wyatt Earp and Josephine Marcus, Kate’s tales blur the line between fact and legend — and that’s what makes them irresistible.
Join us for lively discussion, history, and a glimpse into the life of a woman who lived on her own terms in a rough and rowdy frontier. 🤠✨
👉 Bring a friend, bring your curiosity — we’ll save you a seat!

A Nouveau Christmas Soiree
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00
✨🌹 A Very Nouveau Christmas Soirée at Miss Laura’s 🌹✨
Step into the magic of the season at our 2nd Annual Christmas Celebration, presented in partnership with the Fort Smith Regional Art Museum.
🎶 Live music to set the mood🍷 Elegant food & refreshments🎭 Captivating presentations🎅 A visit from our Sultry St. Nick
Immerse yourself in the flowing beauty of Art Nouveau, and enjoy a Christmas evening you’ll never forget. ✨
👗 Cocktail attire encouraged📸 Professional photography on site🎟️ Only 24 tickets available — on sale NOW!Guests must be 21+ to attend
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Supply Drive to Benefit Women's Centers
2025-11-17 - 2026-01-31
Monarch 61 is an after care facility that specializes in assisting women work through the trauma of abuse, whether it be sexual or physical in nature. They are a non-profit in Van Buren. A big part of their programing surrounds art therapy. They are also in need of basic office supplies. Below you will find a comprehensive supply list to give you some ideas.
📎 Basic Office Supplies

Pens (black, blue, red)
Pencils
Highlighters
Permanent markers
Dry erase markers
Printer/copier paper
Notepads
Sticky notes
File and hanging file folders
Paperclips
Binder clips
Scissors
Stapler and staples
Tape
Trash bags
Tissue

🖌 Painting Supplies

Acrylic paints
Oil paints
Watercolor paints (tubes or pans)
Gouache
Tempera paint
Fabric paint
Spray paint (where allowed)
Paintbrushes (round, flat, filbert, fan, liner)
Palette knives
Paint palettes (plastic, glass, or wood)
Water containers
Easels (tabletop or standing)
Gesso (white, black, clear)
Varnish/sealant
Mediums (acrylic medium, linseed oil, turpentine, flow aid)

🎨 Drawing Supplies

Graphite pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B)
Mechanical pencils
Charcoal pencils
Vine charcoal
Compressed charcoal
Colored pencils
Watercolor pencils
Ink pens (micron, fineliners)
Brush pens
Gel pens
Chalk pastels
Oil pastels
Erasers (kneaded, vinyl, gum)
Pencil sharpeners
Blending stumps/tortillons

📐 Printmaking Supplies

Linoleum blocks
Carving tools
Brayers
Block printing ink
Barens
Screen printing frames
Squeegees
Screen printing ink

🧰 Surfaces & Papers

Sketchbooks (various weights)
Drawing paper
Bristol board
Watercolor paper (cold press, hot press)
Canvas panels
Stretched canvas
Canvas paper
Mixed media paper
Wood panels
Illustration board
Cardstock

🧵 Fabric & Fiber Art

Yarn
Embroidery floss
Needles (sewing, embroidery)
Fabric scissors
Hoops (embroidery)
Fabric markers
Fabric glue
Felt
Thread

✂️ Craft & Mixed Media

Scissors
X-Acto/precision knives
Cutting mats
Glue sticks
Craft glue
Hot glue gun & sticks
Mod Podge
Tape (masking, painter’s, washi, double-sided)
Rulers
Stencils
Stickers/embellishments
Beads, sequins, buttons
Felt sheets
Pipe cleaners
Foam sheets
Craft paper (tissue, crepe, construction)

🧼 Sculpting & 3D Art

Air-dry clay
Polymer clay
Modeling clay
Clay tools
Plaster strips
Wire armature
Aluminum foil
Paper mache paste
Sculpting sponges
Glazes (for kiln-fired ceramics)

🗂 Studio Essentials

Aprons
Drop cloths
Paper towels
Cleaning rags
Solvents (odorless mineral spirits)
Storage bins
Brush cleaner/soap
Disposable gloves

The Fort Smith Crisis Intervention Center is a non profit immediate care facility that helps women and children escape abusive situations and provides them with the resources they need to get back on their feet and away from their abusers. They are seeking volunteers and hygiene items. Below you will find a comprehensive supply list to give you some ideas.
🧴 Personal Care / Toiletries

Soap (bar or liquid)
Body wash
Shampoo & conditioner
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Dental floss
Mouthwash
Deodorant

🧼 Hair Care

Hair brushes & combs
Hair ties / scrunchies
Small travel-size hair products (gel, cream, leave-in conditioner)

🩸 Feminine Hygiene

Tampons
Sanitary Pads
Panty liners
Menstrual cups (if possible)

🧽 Skin & Hand Care

Moisturizer / lotion
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Hand sanitizer
Wet wipes / baby wipes

🧻 Bathroom Essentials

Toilet paper (travel or small packs)
Travel-size tissues
Disposable razors
Shaving cream / gel
Nail clippers

🧦 Clothing & Foot Care

Socks (clean, new)
Underwear (new)
Shoes / slippers
Foot powder / blister pads

🪥 Optional / Comfort Items

Small towels / washcloths
Travel-size laundry detergent
Combos of “hygiene kits” in zip bags
Reusable water bottles

Radium Girls Paint & Sip
2025-10-31 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-10-30 18:00 - 20:30
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 and Barker Realty, 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 sips, and a chance to unleash your inner artist.
🎨✨ You’ll leave with your very own one-of-a-kind masterpiece—and a story to tell.
Join us on October 30th or 31st for a spooky-chic night of painting, sipping, and celebrating the legacy of these incredible women.
Spots are extremely limited—only 12 seats per night! 🎟 Tickets must be purchased in person at our gift shop. Must be 21 to attend. Be sure to bring proof of purchase to gain entry.
Tickets will go on sale in September. Snag your seat before they vanish! 💀💚

Bertha's Bookshelf: What's a Poor Girl to Do? Prostitution in Mid-Nineteenth Century America
2025-10-18 08:00 - 17:00
💃📚 What’s a Poor Girl to Do? Prostitution in Mid-Nineteenth Century America takes readers into the hidden world of working women who defied society’s strictest rules. This eye-opening book reveals how poverty, survival, and limited choices led many women into sex work—and how they navigated stigma, morality, and independence in a rapidly changing America.
👉 A powerful read for those interested in women’s history, social justice, and the untold stories of America’s past.
📖 Join our Book Club on Saturday, October 18th at 10 AM for a thoughtful discussion you won’t forget!

Fall Festival 2025
2025-10-04 10:00 - 16:00
🍂✨ Step Back in Time This Fall Festival! ✨🍂
Make Miss Laura’s a must-see stop on your festival route! On Saturday, October 4, from 10 AM–4 PM, enjoy FREE admission to Fort Smith’s most unforgettable historic home.
👒 Our staff will be dressed in authentic 1930s attire🎥 Catch our brand-new short film shown every half hour🏛️ Explore all 6 upstairs bedrooms🛍️ Shop treasures in our one-of-a-kind gift shop💐 Always a gift for the ladies!
Come step into history, meet our guides, and experience Miss Laura’s like never before. We can’t wait to welcome you! 🌟

Bertha's Bookshelf: Uneasy Virtue
2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00
📚✨ Uneasy Virtue pulls back the curtain on America’s moral reform movements of the 19th and early 20th centuries. From the rise of “vice crusaders” to the battles fought in courtrooms, newspapers, and red-light districts, this book explores the clash between respectability, sexuality, and the women who lived at the center of it all. It’s a fascinating dive into how society tried—and often failed—to control desire.
👉 Perfect for history buffs, feminists, and anyone intrigued by the hidden stories behind America’s fight over “morality.”
📖 Join us for a lively discussion at our Book Club on Saturday, September 20th at 10 AM—we can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

1st Saturday Scavenger Hunt
2025-09-06 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-02 10:00 - 15:00
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 our staff to keep you on track.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Come find out!

Bertha's Bookshelf - Uneasy Virtue
2025-09-06 10:00
📖 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 exploration of over 150 years of contested reform, shifting moral standards, and societal control. Hobson takes us on a gripping journey through the complex tug-of-war between public virtue and private vice—highlighting one of the most elusive and controversial laws in U.S. history: The Chamberlain-Kahn Act.
📚 This groundbreaking book is tough to put down, and we can’t wait to peel back its pages with you. Get ready for thought-provoking discussion, rich historical context, and a new understanding of how deeply these issues still echo today.
Join us for an unforgettable September read—where reform meets resistance, and virtue is anything but simple.

Bertha's Bookshelf - Hell's Half Acre: The Life and Legend of a Red-Light District
2025-08-23 10:00 - 11:00
🔥 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, saloons, gambling dens, and dance halls where legends were born, battled, and sometimes buried.
From gunslingers like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday to madames like Mary Porter, and outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, the Acre attracted the bold, the infamous, and the unforgettable. It was a place that defied reform and fueled the local economy—much to the frustration of moral crusaders.
📚 Join us this Saturday from 10–11 AM in the bar area at Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum as we finish our deep dive into this legendary red-light district and reveal our exciting September pick!
Bring your book, your favorite beverage, and get ready for another lively morning of books, banter, and brothel history.You won’t want to miss it—see you there!

Bertha's Bookshelf - Hell's Half Acre: The Life and Legend of a Red Light District
2025-08-09 08:00 - 17:00
🔥 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 red-light district—a rowdy mix of bordellos, saloons, gambling dens, and dance halls where legends were born, battled, and sometimes buried.
From gunslingers like Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday to madams like Mary Porter and outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, the Acre attracted the bold, the infamous, and the unforgettable. It was a place that defied reform and fueled the local economy—much to the frustration of moral crusaders.
📚 Join us this Saturday from 10–11 AM in the bar area at Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum for a lively discussion. Bring your book, your favorite beverage, and get ready to dive into the grit, glamour, and legacy of the Wild West’s most infamous neighborhood.
You won’t want to miss this one—see you there!

Bertha's Bookshelf - Prostitution in the Gilded Age: The Jennie Hollister Story
2025-07-12 10:00 - 11:00
✨ 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 history—it’s legend. Every city in America had a version of Jennie:💃 Fannie Porter‘s brothel in San Antonio catered to infamous outlaws like Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid…🌉 Sally Stanford ruled San Francisco’s underworld with charm and cunning—and later became the mayor of Sausalito.🎷 Josie Arlington brought luxury and infamy to New Orleans’s legendary Storyville in 1895.⛰️ And Eleanora Dumont lit up boomtowns across the Rockies with her bawdy empire.
Their differences? So tiny, they could fit on a ladybug’s nose—but their impact? Absolutely unforgettable.
So grab your book, your favorite drink, and your curiosity—because the Gilded Age just got a whole lot more scandalous.

1st Saturday Scavenger Hunt
2025-07-05 10:00 - 15:00
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 our staff to keep you on track.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Come find out! This event is free

Bertha's Bookshelf - My Life as a Whore: The Biography of Madam Laura Evens
2025-06-28 10:00 - 11:00
🔥 It’s Book Club Week at Bertha’s Bookshelf! 🔥We’re diving into the final pages of our juicy June pick:My Life as a Whore: The Biography of Madam Laura Evans by Tracy Beach — and trust us, it’s ending with a bang!
📖 PLUS — we’re revealing our steamy new July pick and we’re so excited to share it with you. 👀 Stay tuned!
📍 Join us every other Saturday from 10–11 AM in the bar area of Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum for bold books, lively chatter, and a dose of historic mischief.
💻 Not in town? No problem! Visit misslaurasmuseum.com and fill out the Contact Us form—we’ll send you a Google Meets link so you can tune in from anywhere.
Books, bawdiness? You know you want in. 😉

Bertha's Bookshelf-My Life as a Whore: The Biography of Madam Laura Evens
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:00
🔥📖 Hold onto your hats, book lovers!
This week, we’re diving headfirst into our scandalously irresistible June pick: My Life as a Whore: The Biography of Madam Laura Evans by Tracy Beach!
This no-holds-barred biography doesn’t waste a single page—it’s bold, raw, and full of juicy, unapologetic storytelling that’ll keep you hooked from the very first line.
💃 Get ready for grit, glam, and a whole lot of sass—we cannot wait to dig into this one with you!
See you there, you fabulous literary rebels! 💋
