Angie starts off strong telling the story of Margaret Skinnider. This strong woman had zero chill. She starts out as a school teacher and turns into a revolutionary in Ireland. She participates in the 1916 Easter Rising in Dublin as a sniper. 

Before we introduce Theresa’s story, let’s point out that she misspeaks and says, “Mexican-owned Canada” multiple times. She meant California. She’s as sorry as she should be. Despite this glaring error, Theresa tells the story of Esther Short, the woman who found Vancouver, Washington. 

This episode pairs well with: 
“Mrs. Sherlock Holmes” Grace Quackenbos 
Portland’s Shanghai Tunnels 
The Pig War 


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At Unhinged History – we live to find the stories that you never learned about in school. Join us as we explore bizarre wars, spies, and so much more.