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
122 - When Camels Roamed Texas
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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 perfect solution, and why this bold experiment eventually faded into history.
Sources
https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/camels?
https://www.army.mil/article/166054/the_history_of_the_army_camel_corps?
https://www.nps.gov/places/camel-expeditions-wayside.htm?
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