Texas History for Kids

Michelle Gallegos
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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. 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.

  1. Episode 59- Cereal Town

    1 DAY AGO

    Episode 59- Cereal Town

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today we’re talking about a town that's history takes us to a time where innovation of new ideas was flourishing. Post City wasn’t just any old town—it was named after Charles William Post, or C.W. Post for short. Does his name sound familiar? That’s because he’s the guy behind the famous cereal company, Post! Yep, the same company that makes Fruity Pebbles and Honeycomb Cereal. Sound EffectsSound Effect by Kalpesh Ajugia from Pi...

    8 min
  2. Episode 58 - Natural Bridge Caverns

    JAN 6

    Episode 58 - Natural Bridge Caverns

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, we’re plunging into the depths of the Earth to explore one of Texas’ most incredible natural wonders: the Natural Bridge Caverns. Are you ready to journey underground? Grab your flashlight—we’re heading into the unknown!ReferencesSalinas, A. Z. (2020, June 19). Sixty years after discovery by St. Mary’s University students, Natural Bridge Caverns still unfurling mysteries. St. Mary's University, (Spring 2020). https://www.stmary...

    16 min
  3. Episode 57- The Railroad Comes to Texas!

    12/30/2024

    Episode 57- The Railroad Comes to Texas!

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. What if I told you that a single railroad could change the entire future of a state? Imagine crossing dry deserts, climbing rough mountains, and braving wild rivers to build a path that connects an entire nation. In the 1870s, that’s exactly what happened in Texas and beyond. ReferencesGeorge C. Werner, “Texas and Pacific Railway,” Handbook of Texas Online, accessed December 18, 2024, https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/t...

    14 min
  4. Episode 56- Rose Window: The Portal to the Mission San Jose

    12/23/2024

    Episode 56- Rose Window: The Portal to the Mission San Jose

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today, I'm touring one of the most famous landmarks in Texas—a window that’s more than just a piece of art: La Ventana de Rosa or translated to English: Rose Window, and it’s at Mission San Jose in San Antonio. But what makes it so special?The Rose Window of San Jose. (n.d.). Texas State Society Daughters of the American Colonists. Retrieved 12 18, 2024, from https://txssdac.org/the-rose-window-of-san-jose.htmlNational Park Service. (...

    13 min
  5. 55-Texas Twists: The Mystery of Stonehenge and Its Lone Star Twin

    12/16/2024

    55-Texas Twists: The Mystery of Stonehenge and Its Lone Star Twin

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. Today we’re traveling back thousands of years to explore one of the most mysterious places on Earth: Stonehenge and it's Lone Star Twin. References Parker, M. (2024, November 27). Stonehenge | History, Location, Map, Meaning, & Facts. Britannica. Retrieved December 13, 2024, from https://www.britannica.com/topic/Stonehenge(2010, June 1). Stonehenge ‑ Location, Definition & Age | HISTORY. Retrieved December 13, 2024, ...

    11 min
  6. 54- The Aztec's Real Enemy

    12/13/2024

    54- The Aztec's Real Enemy

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. While Spanish weapons and battle strategies were important in the victory, most of the destruction came from deadly diseases brought by the Europeans, which the Aztec people had never encountered before.Background Music Sound Effect by Pixabay; Peals of Thunder Sound by Pixabay; Disease; Son Ambiance Film 2; Flute 78References:Gunderman, Richard. “How smallpox devastated the Aztecs – and helped Spain conquer an American civilization 5...

    21 min
  7. 53- Riding into the Unknown: The Orphan Train in Texas

    12/02/2024

    53- Riding into the Unknown: The Orphan Train in Texas

    Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. 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 O...

    22 min
  8. 52- Dr Pepper - A Texas Original

    11/25/2024

    52- Dr Pepper - A Texas Original

    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. Referenceshttps://drpeppermuseum.com/history/ Support the showYour support means the world to me and helps keep this podcast going strong. Thank you for being part of the Texas History for Kids community. Any little bit helps!

    7 min
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Texas History for Kids will share  some of the known and lesser known parts of Texas history. 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.

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  • Creator
    Michelle Gallegos
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Texas History for Kids
  • Show Website
    Texas History for Kids

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