Troublemakers: Carry Nation

Carry Nation (1846-1911) was a fearless reformer who dedicated her life to the temperance movement, often vandalizing alcohol-serving establishments with a hatchet. For those of you tuning in for the first time, welcome! Here’s the deal: Every weekday, we highlight the stories of iconic women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. We’re talking about women from around the world and throughout history. Each month is themed. This month we’re talking about troublemakers–from women who made “good trouble” to women who thrived in illicit industries to villains in the truest sense of the word.