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Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids is a podcast where young listeners explore the stories they didn’t hear about in school—from legendary battles and forgotten monuments to the strange, enchanted, and unexplained corners of the Lone Star State. New episodes air every Monday.
Episodes
129 episodes
128 - The Reef in the Desert: The Secrets of the Guadalupe Mountains
Today, we are traveling to the rugged peaks of far West Texas to explore a place where giant predators once roamed, ancient people left hidden messages, and the mountains themselves are made of dead animals.We are talking about Guadalupe...
127 - Big Bend: The Park at the End of the Road
Big Bend National Park may look like a quiet desert, but its mountains, river, trails, and ruins hold thousands of years of history. In this episode, we uncover the stories of Indigenous peoples, Mexican settlers, rancher...
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126 - The Name Beneath the Map: Juan Seguín and the Texas Revolution
Who was Juan Seguín, and why was a Texas town named in his honor? Today we follow this Tejano leader from the streets of San Antonio to the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto as we uncover his important—and complicated—role i...
125 - The Mountain of Bones
When you think of treasure in the Old Western times of Texas, you might think of oil, cattle, land. But for a few crucial years in the early 1880s, the most valuable thing lying around the Texas plains was the skeleton of a dead buffalo....
124 - The Cart Wars: The Road No One Wanted to Talk About
In this episode we uncover the little-known story of the Cart War in Texas. During the 1850s, Mexican and Tejano carreteros hauled goods by ox cart from Gulf Coast ports to towns like San Antonio. But their success made them targets...
123 - The Father of Texas Education: Mirabeau Lamar’s Complicated Legacy
In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we'll discuss the story of Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas. Known as the “Father of Texas Education,” Lamar helped set aside public land for schools and u...
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122 - When Camels Roamed Texas
In this episode we uncover the strange but true story of the U.S. Camel Corps, when camels were brought to Texas to help soldiers travel across hot, dry frontier land. From Camp Verde to the Civil War. Discover why camels seemed like the perfec...
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121 - The Girl with the Tattoo: The Mystery of Olive Oatman
In this episode, we explore the mysterious story of Olive Oatman—a young girl who survived a tragic attack, lived for years with the Mojave people, and later settled in Sherman, Texas.Was she truly rescued… or taken from a life she had c...
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120 - Why Texas Chose the Confederacy (And What It Cost Them)
This story takes us to the year 1861. Texas had been a state in the USA for just 16 years. Life was growing. Farms, towns, railroads.But something was wrong across the United States.The country was splitting apart and Texas had to...
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119 - The Kickapoo of Texas
In our previous episodes we’ve discussed the most famous tribes in Texas such as the Caddo, Jumano and Comanche. But today we're diving into the story of the Kickapoo people, a nation that has survived centuries of pressu...
118 - How Ancient Texans Made Tools Without Metal (And Why It Worked)
Long before recycling bins existed, ancient Texans were already solving a big problem. In this episode, uncover how skilled flint-knappers turned broken tools into something new—and why their clever ideas still matter today. <...
117- The Black Bean Drawing at Mier
It started as a mission. It turned into a mistake.In 1842, a group of Texan soldiers crossed into Mexico after being ordered to turn back. What they thought would be a quick success became a story of endurance, survival, and difficult ch...
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116 - The Women Who Spoke Up When No One Wanted Them To
In this episode, we wrap up Women’s History Month by exploring the powerful stories of three Texas women who spoke up when it mattered most.From a fearless journalist in Laredo who stood her ground against injustice, to a civil rights le...
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115 - The Women Who Saved Texas History Before It Disappeared
March is Women’s History Month—a time to recognize the achievements of women across history.These 3 Texas women made bold choices, faced real challenges, and changed the world around them: Jane Long, Clara Driscoll and Adina De Zavala.
114 - The Day Texas Became Its Own Country
March 2 marks one of the most important days in Texas history. On that day in 1836, a group of delegates gathered at Washington-on-the-Brazos and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence, creating a brand-new country ca...
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113 - Why Texas Built a Capitol Bigger Than the U.S.
In this episode of Texas History for Kids, Michelle and Zoe uncover the mystery of the Texas State Capitol — how it was built, why it’s pink, and what actually happens inside those historic walls. ...
112 -The Women Who Reached Space When They Weren’t Supposed To
February 11 is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. It’s a celebration around the world that recognizes women who work in STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math.Today we're talking about two women who worked with N...
111 - Susan B. Anthony: The Voice That Wasn't Supposed to Be
Today we’re talking about one woman who stood up for her rights,refused to back down and made her voice heard, her name was Susan B Anthony. Before we get to how Susan B Anthony shocked the nation by voting, we need to understand who she ...
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110 -Who Was REALLY Allowed to Vote? (The Truth About the 15th Amendment)
In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we explore the 15th Amendment and the long fight to protect voting rights in Texas. You’ll learn why Black History Month is celebrated in February, the role of historian Carter G. Woodson, and...
109 - State Symbol Spotlight: Dinosaur- Paluxysaurus jonesi
Walk in the footsteps of Texas’s official state dinosaur! In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we head to Dinosaur Valley State Park to uncover the mystery of Paluxysaurus jonesi—how it was discovered, how Texas chose its ...
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108 - The Pirate Who Helped (and Betrayed) Texas
In this episode of Texas History for Kids, we explore the mystery of Jean Lafitte, a pirate who ran smuggling and privateering operations across the Gulf of Mexico, negotiated with powerful governments, and even helped the United States ...
107 - State Symbol Spotlight: Does the Horned Lizard Have Magical Powers?
Early settlers and ranchers believed the “horny toad” or horned lizard, had special powers, not because it was spooky, but because it did things no one could explain. It looks prehistoric, survives extreme Texas heat, and has one of...
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106 - Why Texans Eat Black-Eyed Peas for Luck
Today, we’re exploring how black-eyed peas traveled across continents, survived hard times, and ended up as one of the most famous New Year’s traditions in Texas and the South.
105 - The Yellow Rose of Texas: Song, Story, or Legend?
Was The Yellow Rose of Texas song written about a real person… or is it a legend that bloomed later? In this episode, we follow the trail of a famous song, a mysterious woman named Emily, and the Battle of San Jacinto. You’ll lea...
