“Murder in the Brothel” historic presentation with Mike Madler

The O’Fallon Historical Society will be hosting a historical presentation at the O’Fallon Historical Museum on Tuesday, June 9th, beginning at 6:00 PM.

The 1880s “houses of ill-repute” went by many names — brothels, bagnios, hurdy-gurdy houses, cat houses — colorful labels for establishments that were far more complex than their reputations suggest. Join us as we explore true stories of misfortune and untimely ends inside these rough‑and‑tumble establishments.

If you’re curious about the people, the incidents, and the gritty reality behind these frontier institutions, come to the O’Fallon Historical Museum for a short, lively presentation that brings these forgotten episodes back to life.