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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
Episode 67- Irish San Patricio Battalion
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This is the mystery of a secret battalion, a group of soldiers who switched sides—turning against the U.S. to fight for Mexico!
Why would they do it? What happened to them? And why is their story still remembered in two different countries today? This is the legend of the San Patricios!
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References
Pam Nordstrom, “San Patricio Battalion,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed March 15, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-patricio-battalion.
Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
Keith Guthrie, “San Patricio County,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed March 15, 2025, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/san-patricio-county.
Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
Dunleavy, H. (1998, January/February). The Irish in Texas. Irish America. Retrieved March 15, 2025, from https://www.irishamerica.com/1998/01/the-irish-in-texas/
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