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Conversation with Author Deb Goodrich Online

Discover the incredible story of Charles Curtis, the first man of color to serve as U.S. Vice President, once a household name now nearly forgotten. Deb Goodrich, author of the 2025 Kansas Notable Book “From the Reservation to Washington,” will reveal his rise from Kansas to the nation’s second-highest office. Join us for a captivating dive into Curtis’s remarkable, controversial, and unforgettable journey in American history.

Deb Goodrich is a Kansas-based historian, author, and filmmaker who has spent over 30 years uncovering the state’s hidden gems and unexpected stories. As a longtime Historian in Residence at the Fort Wallace Museum, Deb thrives on surprising and inspiring audiences with tales that reveal just how remarkable Kansas and its people are.

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Date:
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Time Zone:
Central Time - US & Canada (change)
Online:
This is an online event. Event URL will be sent via registration email.
Attachments:
Registrations open at 12:00 AM Monday, July 6, 2026

Event Organizer

Valarie Lamoreaux

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