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History's Kids

History's Kids

By: Lorraine Leddy
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Summary

 Where the past meets the present! Episode of History's Kids tell listeners all about historical events - through interviews with 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 will 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.2026 World
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  • Welcome to History's Kids

    Welcome to History's Kids
    Mar 28 2026

    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 Movement, and World War II will immerse kids in learning through real stories, beyond the facts we usually find in history textbooks. Each episode is less than twenty minutes long: perfect for classrooms, car rides, and curious minds on the go.

    Subscribe now to bring History's Kids episodes to your feed! You can also:

    • Support our project on Kickstarter! Your support will help us bring season one to life.
    • Visit www.historyskids.com to learn more about the podcast and join our mailing list.
    • Follow us on Instagram @historyskids.

    Hosts: Lorraine Leddy & James Brown Jr.

    Music: Pure Color / Frank Jonsson / Courtesy of Epidemic Sound

    Audio Editing & Sound Design: Rebecca Cunningham / Cordelia Studios

    Cover Art: Tom Deja / Bossman Graphics

    Production Director: Barrett Leddy

    Special Thanks: Carmen Andrews, Suki Terada Ports, Aaron Mihaly, and Mary Beth Tinker for sharing their stories.
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