Bozeman Magazine

Join the Director of The Extreme History Project, Crystal Alegria, as she presents on the intriguing lives of the Hayes sisters, three women who left an indelible mark on Bozeman’s historic red-light district during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Against the backdrop of societal norms and the evolving landscape of the American West, the Hayes sisters navigated a complex world, not merely as figures of the red-light district, but as individuals with some agency. This presentation sheds light on a lesser-known aspect of Bozeman's past, weaving together a narrative that goes beyond stereotypes and reveals the lives of these three women making their way in the ever-changing landscape of early Bozeman.