113 - Why Texas Built a Capitol Bigger Than the U.S.

About this episode

In this episode, Michelle and Zoe uncover the mystery of the Texas State Capitol, exploring its construction, color, and activities within.

Let me know what you thought of this podcast! Send a text. In this episode of Texas History for Kids, Michelle and Zoe uncover the mystery of the Texas State Capitol — how it was built, why it’s pink, and what actually happens inside those historic walls. Sources: Texas State Preservation Board – Texas State Capitol Kids.Kiddle.co – Texas State Capitol Texas Legislature Online https://tspb.texas.gov/plan/tours/tours.html Texas State Historical Association Cover Image by Ki...

People in this episode

Host: Michelle Gallegos

Guest: Zoe

Topics covered

• Texas State Capitol
• architecture
• history
• mystery
• education

Keywords

• Texas State Capitol
• pink granite
• history
• architecture
• Texas

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas State Preservation Board, Texas State Historical Association, Texas Legislature Online

Places: Texas State Capitol

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