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.
Texas History for Kids
108 - Jean Lafitte: Texas Pirate
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text.
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 win the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
But Lafitte insisted he wasn’t a pirate. He claimed to be a privateer, someone who believed he had permission to control trade and attack enemy ships. Was he telling the truth, or just bending the rules when money was involved?
🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time!
Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet—perfect for grades 4–7!
Plus, join the email list for more Texas-sized learning fun each week.
👉 SEND MY FREEBIE!
Email michelle@txhistory4kids.com
Podcast Listening Response Activities
Visit the Website
.png)