Untold Tales of the Santa Fe Trail: A Dive into the Historic Forts of the Wild West and the Untold Story of Fort Dodge

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 Promise a journey back in time with us as we unlock the forgotten narratives of Forts Mann and Atkinson, the guardians of the Santa Fe Trail. These key outposts, established in the mid-19th century, played a significant role in the American westward expansion. Yet, the pivotal role of Fort Dodge in securing the frontier has been largely untold. We'll reveal how this fort, nestled along the Arkansas River, was involved in major campaigns to quell the unrest on the plains and facilitated the flourishing commercial frontier. Despite its significant contributions, learn why Fort Dodge was sidelined in the historic preservation movement and its true importance never thoroughly examined.

On this fascinating journey, we are joined by Deb Goodrich, an expert with intimate knowledge of this historical era. Deb will captivate you with tales from the Battle of Solomon Fork and insight into the intriguing life of Jeb Stewart, immortalized by Errol Flynn in the movie Santa Fe Trail. We'll also talk about significant upcoming events like the 200th anniversary of the Santa Fe Trail and the planned docudrama project, Contested Plains, a story about the German family massacre in 1874. And, get a peek into award-winning filmmaker Ken Spurgeon's role in this exciting project. Get ready to traverse the annals of American military history as we uncover the untold stories of the early forts along the Arkansas River.

As a special guest, we invite Deb Goodrich to join us in an in-depth discussion of some stories related to the early forts along the Arkansas River. Books by Deb Goodrich

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