Miss Laura's

09/01/2026

Westbrook Construction is on site today!! Parking lot construction begins. Rendon Painting LLC is still working their way around the building. Things are looking beautiful and we can't wait for you all to see the finished work.

09/01/2026

When we think about South Carolina history, we often think of grand homes, famous leaders, and beautiful places. But sometimes the most fascinating stories belong to people whose lives don’t fit neatly into a history book.

Hazel Weisse was one of those people.

For 33 years, from 1936 to 1969, Hazel ran the Sunset Lodge just outside Georgetown. She was a madam, and the Lodge became one of the state’s most talked-about establishments.

But there was another side to Hazel. She was known throughout Georgetown for her generosity, donating to charities, providing Thanksgiving food baskets, supporting organizations such as the March of Dimes and Easter Seals, and helping families in need. One Georgetown resident reportedly called her “our own United Way.”

History isn’t always neat. Sometimes it is complicated, surprising, and deeply human.

On National South Carolina Day, we remember Hazel Weisse and the fascinating story of the Sunset Lodge—a unique and unforgettable part of Georgetown’s history.

08/31/2026

This week begins construction on the parking lot at Miss Laura's. The paint crew is making their way around the building. We will temporarily be closed from August 31st-September 7th

08/27/2026

Come by and see all of the beautiful changes happening. Herstory is in the making at Miss Laura's

Step inside one of America’s last-standing and fully preserved brot...

08/25/2026

Come check it out!

08/21/2026

Who, me?

08/19/2026

You would not believe how much education and research goes into guiding tours at a brothel museum! If you're interested in learning more than what you can hear on a tour, pick up a reading list next time you come in!