๐๏ธ Step Into History at Miss Lauraโs Social Club โ Fort Smithโs Most Unique Museum! ๐
Tucked away in the heart of downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas, lies a Victorian mansion bursting with charm and boasting a history as winding and intriguing as its ornate facade. Once upon a time, this grand building was the premier destination for those seeking a touch of the scandalous. Known as Miss Lauraโs Social Club, it was the high-class bordello of choice, now moonlighting as a museum and proudly holding the title of Fort Smithโs official welcome center. Believe it or not, it's the only former brothel to grace the National Register of Historic Places, proving that even the juiciest pasts can yield a commendable legacy! ๐จ Step back to 1896, the year this establishment was crafted, bustling with an entirely different kind of business than you might find today. Thanks to the savvy Miss Laura Zeigler, it became the crown jewel of Fort Smith's historic red-light district. Fast forward to the present, and you can embark on a free guided tour that whisks you away on a 45-minute j...