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Kids & Family

History's Kids

by Lorraine Leddy
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About the show

Have you ever wondered what it would have been like to grow up in a different time? Episodes of History's Kids tell listeners all about historical events - through firsthand stories from people who were really there as children! Episodes on topics like the Eruption of Mt. St. Helens, the Civil Rights Movement, and World War II immerse kids in learning through real stories, beyond the facts we usually find in history textbooks. Accompanying resources for each episode are available at www.historyskids.com.

Latest episodes

  • The Supreme Court Sides With Kids: Mary Beth's Fight for Free Speech

    October 6, 2026 · 18 min

    📢 A NOTE TO CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS: Today's episode briefly references violence during the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement, including the deaths of civil rights activists in Mississippi and the bombing of a church in Alabama…

  • A Kid's Turn at Bat: Dan Meets Baseball Hero Jackie Robinson

    September 22, 2026 · 17 min

    On March 20th, 1949, 10-year-old Dan got the chance to see his hero Jackie Robinson play baseball. Five years later, Jackie Robinson himself gave Dan words of wisdom that changed his whole life! History's Kids is a history podcast for…

  • Stuck on a Field Trip: Carmen and the Eruption of Mount St. Helens

    September 8, 2026 · 11 min

    On May 18th, 1980, 14-year-old Carmen was on a normal field trip… when suddenly, a volcano erupted! History's Kids is a history podcast for kids that brings the past to life by telling the stories of the kids who actually lived it. In…

  • Welcome to History's Kids

    March 28, 2026 · 2 min

    Welcome to History's Kids! We're a new children's podcast that tells the story of events of the past - through interviews with people who were really there as kids. Episodes on topics like the Eruption of Mt. St. Helens, the Civil Rights…