This month, we traveled to western Arkansas to visit Miss Laura's Brothel Museum in Fort Smith. In this episode, we discuss our tour, the background of the museum, and the history of brothels.
Miss Laura’s Brothel Museum was once a premier Victorian brothel, built in 1898 and run by Laura Ziegler and later Bertha Gale. Known for its elegance and high standards, it was a popular establishment in Fort Smith.
Today, it has been transformed into a museum that preserves and showcases the vibrant history of Fort Smith, as well as the captivating lives of the women who worked there.Miss Laura’s provides a comprehensive educational experience regarding the history of prostitution, women’s rights, and women’s experiences in Fort Smith and other similar communities.
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