The Alamo Mission in San Antonio is commonly called “The Alamo” and was originally known as Misión San Antonio de Valero. It was founded in the 18th century as a Roman Catholic mission and fortress compound, and today is part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site in San Antonio, Texas. It was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, and is now a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District. Following a 13-day siege, Mexican troops under President General Antonio López de Santa Anna launched an assault on the Alamo Mission killing all of the Texian defenders. Buoyed by a desire for revenge, the Texians defeated the Mexican Army at the Battle of San Jacinto, on April 21, 1836, ending the revolution.
Outside the entrance to The Alamo
It was founded in the 18th century as a Roman Catholic mission
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Battle of the Alamo sign
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo stands in front
Letter from The Alamo to all Americans
Horse-drawn carriage rides
Cenotaph memorial of the Alamo defenders
“In memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives”
“To commemorate 100 Years of Texas Independence”
Late 18th century cannon
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo
Fortress Alamo entrance
Cannon
Mexicans in the Battle
Texans in the Battle
San Antonio Street Vendors
The Civil War, 1861-67
The Living History Encampment
AmericaJR’s Jason Rzucidlo
Battle of the Alamo video
Inside the Alamo gift shop
Alamo t-shirts
Alamo snowglobes
Alamo belt buckles
AmericaJR’s Jerome Rzucidlo
Americans Colonize Texas
Attendees checking out the exhibits
KODAK Digital Still Camera
Mexican infantry uniform
American volunteer uniform
“Remember the Alamo”
Visit The Alamo at 300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, Texas. For more information and tours, visit http://www.thealamo.org/