Texas History for Kids

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Learn how Dr Pepper started in Waco, Texas, and became a national sensation with unique slogans, bold lawsuits, and a history that's in its name.      References https://drpeppermuseum.com/history/     Support the show 🎧😊 Podcast Listening Response Activities 🎉 Y’all, it’s freebie time!  Snag your Texas Flag Reading Packet —perfect...

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Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re taking a trip to a lively town in Central Texas that’s known for its unique German heritage and a celebration that’s the wurst —I mean, the best —let’s talk about Wurstfest! References Brandy Schnautz and Laurie E. Jasinski, “Wurstfest,” Handbook of Texas Online , accessed November 15, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. The biggest headlines of our news in recent days has been. Drumroll. It’s all over TikTok, Facebook, Instragram, you name it, you’ve listened to an ad or two from politicians everywhere trying to sell you on voting for them. The Presidential Election 2024 is underway in America and adults are standing in long lines just waiting to get thei...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re exploring a celebration full of color, life, and… skeletons? Yup.  We’re talking about Día de los Muertos —or the Day of the Dead. But don’t let the name fool you! This holiday is anything but spooky. References Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) ‑ Origins, Celebrations, Parade | HISTORY , 30 October 2018, https://www.histor...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Halloween? Where did the traditions of costumes, trick or treating and carving pumpkins actually come from? Its  history is filled with ancient festivals, strange traditions, and maybe even a few ghosts. References Halloween: Origins, Meaning & Traditions | HISTORY, 18 November 2009, https://www....

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. The USS Lexington —also known as 'The Blue Ghost is one of the most famous ships in U.S. history.  Rumors and stories about ghosts on board have intrigued visitors and paranormal investigators for decades. The Haunted USS Lexington, Corpus Christi TX.” Haunted Rooms America, https://www.hauntedrooms.com/texas/haunted-places/uss-lexing...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Deadman's hole plunged 150 feet underground. But it’s not just the hole’s depth that makes it eerie—it's the dark history hidden in its depths.                                                                   References Robertson, Katelyn. “Dead Man's Hole: Do You Know the Dark Truth of Its Sinister Origin?” Texas Hill Coun...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Menger Hotel isn’t just known for its past; it’s famous for its hauntings too! It’s said to be one of the most haunted hotels in America, with over 30 different ghosts reported!                                                               References Stuck, Eleanor. “Menger Hotel.” Texas State Historical Association, 23 January 2023, https...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Have you ever heard of the Headless Horseman? It’s a famous story in other parts of the world, but did you know Texas has its very own version of this spooky rider? And trust me, this one is just as chilling as the others. So, let’s dive into the ghostly legend that comes straight out of the good ole Texas history. Sources “El Muerto – The...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Throughout history, humans have looked to the stars and wondered: what mysteries lie beyond our world? But in the 1950s, one small monkey from Austin, Texas would embark on a journey that would challenge our understanding of space. References Barnes, Michael. “The short suborbital career of Austin native Sam the Space Monkey.” Austin Ameri...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, on Texas History for Kids , I'll explore the lasting effects of 9/11 on current and future generations. Join me as I dive into the mystery of how one tragic day transformed our world and continues to resonate, even now, more than two decades later. References 9/11 YouTube Video Support the show 🎧😊 Podcast Listening Response A...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, I'm venturing into the strange and mysterious town of Mineral Wells, Texas. A place where the water, they say, holds more than just minerals… it holds secrets. References Mineral Wells Heritage Association, partner contributing to The Portal to Texas History. University of North Texas Libraries.   https://texashistory.unt.edu/e...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today we’re floating high above the Texas plains—literally! We’re talking about Amarillo and its strange, surprising, and slightly buoyant claim to fame: helium. References Greshko, Michael. “We Discovered Helium.” National Geographic , 2017, https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/news-helium-mri-superconducting-markets-reserve...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we're diving into a celebration that's both a rite of passage and a cultural cornerstone—Quinceañeras in Texas.                                                         References Quinceanera.com | dresses, planning, invitations, & more , https://www.quinceanera.com/. Accessed 10 August 2024. Alvarez, Julia. Once Upon a...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we're journeying back to the Wild West to meet an incredible leader of the Comanche people, Quanah Parker. References Getchell, Michelle. “Wounded Knee Massacre & The Ghost Dance (article).” Khan Academy, https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/us-history/the-gilded-age/american-west/a/ghost-dance-and-wounded-knee. Accessed...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In today’s podcast I’ll spotlight an inspiring organization that has made a difference in South Texas, one student at a time. I’ll be diving into the impactful work of the Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation. References: https://www.hglopezfoundation.org/news Sanchez, Carlos. “Dr. Garcia's gold: Buried Texas treasure, a legal fight and...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. War often leads to situations that Americans would never accept during peaceful times, like putting men and women who were seen as a threat to America's safety into internment camps.                                                                           Works Cited Allen, Francis O. “INTERNED IN CRYSTAL CITY, TEXAS ON MY 9TH BIRTHD...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today we’ll journey back in time to meet some of the most adventurous and daring women of the Old West. So let’s saddle up and learn about some daring women gunslingers from Texas. Are you ready to ride? Let's go!                                                                   Works Cited Alexander, Kathy. “Doc Holliday – Deadly Doc...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. This is the day when we celebrate America's Independence from Great Britain.  The birth of our nation. But you know what? It didn’t start out all fun and games. Listen as we talk about the history behind this day of fireworks and hotdogs.                                                                Work Cited Davidson, R. “Independe...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Did you know there's a place where spinach is so famous that it has its very own festival and even a statue of Popeye the Sailor Man in the center of town? That's right! Today, we're traveling to a little south Texas town called Crystal City , the Spinach Capital of the World!  References Spinach Festival Crystal City Histor...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we're exploring the wild and daring world of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the infamous outlaw couple who roamed America during the Great Depression. References: Kristi Strickland, “Parker, Bonnie,” Handbook of Texas Online , accessed June 14, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/parker-bonnie. Published by the T...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Imagine living in a small town in Texas over 100 years ago. You love reading, but the nearest library is miles away, and you don’t have a car. One day, you hear the sound of a wagon approaching, and it’s filled with books just for you! This is the story of how mobile book libraries brought joy to kids just like you.  Sources: Marilyn M. Si...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was announced in 1863, not everyone in the Confederate states was immediately free. The proclamation declared freedom, but it couldn’t be enforced in places along the Texas coastline, that were still controlled by the Confederates.                                                                    ...

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Known for its rich history and vibrant culture, Nacogdoches is a town with stories that span hundreds of years. This place has a remarkable past from the Native American Caddo tribe to the Texas revolution and beyond.                                                                                          References Archie P. McDonald, “Na...