EPISODE · Nov 2, 2025 · 18 MIN
Orphan Trains of America
from Let's Rewind! - Heroes Who Changed Everything - Little Thinkers!
The incredible true story of the Orphan Trains - when thousands of brave children rode trains across America searching for new families! Historical Fun Fact: Children wore paper name tags on their coats and carried everything they owned in one small suitcase! Did you know that about 200,000 children rode these trains between 1854 and 1929, traveling from big cities to find homes in small towns? Ben & Pia tell you this amazing story of courage, hope, and how one minister's dream changed child welfare in America forever! Which historical adventure do you want to hear next? Write it in the comments! #LetsRewind #OrphanTrains #AmericanHistory #HistoryForKids #KidsPodcast #LearningIsFun #TrueStories #TrainHistory
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The incredible true story of the Orphan Trains - when thousands of brave children rode trains across America searching for new families! Historical Fun Fact: Children wore paper name tags on their coats and carried everything they owned in one small suitcase! Did you know that about 200,000 children rode these trains between 1854 and 1929, traveling from big cities to find homes in small towns? Ben & Pia tell you this amazing story of courage, hope, and how one minister's dream changed child welfare in America forever! Which historical adventure do you want to hear next? Write it in the comments! #LetsRewind #OrphanTrains #AmericanHistory #HistoryForKids #KidsPodcast #LearningIsFun #TrueStories #TrainHistory
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