EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 24 MIN
122 - When Camels Roamed Texas
from Texas History for Kids · host Michelle Gallegos
Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. 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. Sourceshttps://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?Support the show🎧😊Podcast Listening Response Activities🎉 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 [email protected] the WebsiteFacebookYouTubeTpT Store
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Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. 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_...
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