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with Kevin Schindler

History of the Grand Canyon: Theodore Roosevelt Slept Here

A mostly nonfictional account of Theodore Roosevelt and his ties to Arizona, from visits during and after his presidency, to policies he developed and community pride he inspired. This program will give special focus to Roosevelt’s several trips to Grand Canyon.

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Kevin Schindler pictured in front of a NASA vehicle

Kevin Schindler

Astronomer in Residence, 2023

Kevin Schindler is the historian and public information officer at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, where he has worked for 31 years. He has authored nine books, including The Grand Canyon (Past & Present series) and Northern Arizona Space Training. He is an active member of the northern Arizona history and science communities and serves on several boards, including Grand Canyon Historical Society.

Fun fact: Kevin has both a fossil crab and asteroid named after him.