Episode Synopsis "Episode 1: Agnes and the Cowcatcher"

The unbelievable but true story of how Lady Agnes MacDonald, the wife of Canada’s first Prime Minister John A. Macdonald, christened his CP railroad in 1886, by riding in the cowcatcher in front of the engine, from Banff to Vancouver, with her umbrella! -------------------- Credits: The Great Canadian Historical Songbook Created and Written by Barbara Worthy Producers: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski The Band: Aaron Berger, Joe Lapinski, Laurel Minnes, Adrienne Smoke, Juliet Dunn, Danielle Marconi Narrator: Barbara Worthy The Music: Written by: Barbara Worthy, Aaron Berger and Joe Lapinski Podcasts produced by:   Joe Lapinski Recorded at: WOW! Recording Studio & Creative Music Space With thanks to: Niagara Falls Cultural Development Fund   Niagara Falls History Museum Canada 150 Fund Niagara Historical Society and Museum

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