This is a short history series. Regular true crime content will return next week.

Sign language in the present-day United States existed before American Sign Language. This episode goes over Plains Sign Talk as well as the communities of Martha's Vineyard, Henniker, and Sandy River.

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Opening quote voiced by Lanie Hobbs of True Crime Fan Club

Music is Bring Me the Sky by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au

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