In honor of Women's History Month, take another listen to the episode devoted to one of Ohio's most revered daughters, Annie Oakley.
When we Ohioans think of Annie Oakley, we think of a petite woman in fringed leather, staring down the barrel of a long gun, at a target soon to be decimated. Her fame lives on a century after her death. She’s the subject of musicals, movies and countless books.
We’re well aware of her sharpshooting skills, the likes of which haven’t been seen since. However, few of us have any idea of the remarkable history that led her to develop such superhuman abilities.
Come hear the tale of Annie’s early life, growing up in Darke County, in a time of scarcity, loss and immense adversity.
Sometimes that’s the very thing that brings forth greatness that lasts centuries.
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