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Dens of Infamy - Springfield’s 19th Century Brothels

Learn about 19th century Springfield’s houses of ill repute during "History Happy Hour." During and after the Civil War, Springfield experienced a spike in prostitution. Join ISM curator of history Erika Holst for a discussion of some of this city’s most notorious establishments and madams.
History Happy Hour is a partnership program between the Illinois State Museum and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.