Texas History for Kids
Texas History for Kids will share some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history that you may not have learned in school. Educator, Michelle Gallegos, will dive into history from Texas' battles and historical monuments to the odd and enchanted in a kid-friendly manner within 15 minutes or less. New episodes come out every Monday.
Texas History for Kids
53- Riding into the Unknown: The Orphan Train in Texas
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Imagine stepping onto a train, not knowing where you’re going or who will be waiting for you when you get there. For tens of thousands of children in the years between 1854 and 1929. This wasn’t just a thought experiment—it was their reality.
References:
History – National Orphan Train Complex.” National Orphan Train Complex, https://orphantraindepot.org/history/. Accessed 27 November 2024.
Rice, L. (2018, July 3). 'Riders Of The Orphan Train' Preserves The Unforgettable Stories Of Unwanted Children. Texas Standard. Retrieved November 28, 2024, from https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/riders-of-the-orphan-train-preserves-the-unforgettable-stories-of-unwanted-children/
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Pixabay War Sound
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