Posted on 03/06/2016 9:50:10 AM PST by GregoTX
On March 6th, one of the most significant events in the history of not only our state, but our country, will be commemorated: the Battle of the Alamo. Why is this battle so important? I think because it shows just how much we Americans value our freedoms and what we will sacrifice to preserve them.
At the Alamo, 189 documented defenders took on thousands of Mexican troops, a turning point in the Texas Revolution. Battle at the AlamoThe valiant Texians held on for 12 days, finally being annihilated on the 13th day, March 6. The event motivated the Texians, and in April, with a battle cry of Remember the Alamo!, Sam Houston defeated Santa Anna at San Jacinto, securing Texas a victory in her war for independence.
Today, the Alamo is one Americas most popular attractions, receiving over 7,000 visitors a day. Most of the original Alamo compound is gone, but luckily, the first floor of the long barrack is still there. This is where the defenders retreated once the walls had been breached; I can only imagine how brutal the fighting must have been! Today, the building houses the Long Barrack Museum, a place I always love visiting. Seeing the uniforms, weapons and artifacts really brings the battle home for me.
Alamo GardensI also enjoy spending time at the beautiful Alamo Gardens, and shopping at the Alamo Gift Shop, where youll find a wide variety of memorabilia, books, apparel, etc. Since visiting the Alamo is free, they rely on proceeds to help with the upkeep, so why not pick up a souvenir or two?
Here are some special events commemorating the 180th anniversary of the Alamo:
Friday, March 4
An Evening with Heroes: The Alamo Under Siege Through 7 candlelit scenarios, you will experience a recreation of the events that took place the night before the attack. Tours start at 6:30 and depart every 10 minutes until 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 5
First Saturday at the Alamo Learn what life was like for settlers living on the Texas frontier during the 1830s. This fun and informative event goes from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.
3rd Annual Crockett Fiddlers Festival Also on Saturday, from 10:00 4:00, great country artist will be performing free concerts on the Alamo grounds.
Sunday, March 6
Dawn at the Alamo At 5:00 a.m., around the same time the last battle began, Alamo enthusiasts and re-enactors will commemorate the events of that fateful day.
Dusk at the Alamo The celebrations end at 6:00 p.m. with a moving tribute to the fallen defenders of the Alamo.
Why not join me in San Antonio this weekend for these special anniversary events, the perfect way to remember the Alamo!
Read more about visiting the Alamo at TourTexas.com
Davy Crocket, born in Tennessee...
I wonder if we could, today in this country of 310 MILLION people, find 189 men who would be willing to fight a doomed battle like that.
Born in Tennessee... and is still a Texas Hero.
“but at least they have assimilated !!”
LOL! NOT!!
Thank you for posting.
To anyone interested in Texas history, please see my
‘about’ page. Brief history of Alamo, and the ‘Come and Take it flag’- also some famous quotes about Tx. I love what Bum Phillips had to say.
Exactly my point !! ... (I forgot the /s tag )
Since when did Mexican become a race ? (ie: La Raza)
My neighborhood here in Fort Worth is 3/4 Hispanic about 4 out of 5 speak English, all the kids do, most of them work. They’re not to friendly to the illegals.
My neighborhood here in Fort Worth is 3/4 Hispanic about 4 out of 5 speak English, all the kids do, most of them work. They’re not to friendly to the illegals.
My neighborhood here in Fort Worth is 3/4 Hispanic about 4 out of 5 speak English, all the kids do, most of them work. They’re not to friendly to the illegals.
Remember the Alamo!
Only 46 more days until San Jacinto day.
Feb. 24, 1836 To the People of Texas & All Americans in the World
Fellow Citizens & compatriots-
I am besieged, by a thousand or more of the Mexicans under Santa Anna - I have sustained a continual Bombardment & cannonade for 24 hours & have not lost a man - The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, otherwise, the garrison are to be put to the sword, if the fort is taken - I have answered the demand with a cannon shot, & our flag still waves proudly from the walls - I shall never surrender or retreat. Then, I call on you in the name of Liberty, of patriotism & everything dear to the American character, to come to our aid, with all dispatch - The enemy is receiving reinforcements daily & will no doubt increase to three or four thousand in four or five days. If this call is neglected, I am determined to sustain myself as long as possible & die like a soldier who never forgets what is due to his own honor & that of his country - Victory or Death.
William Barret Travis.
Lt. Col.comdt.
P. S. The Lord is on our side.
Every time I see that picture I see the Texas flag is upside down (sign of distress).
Good point. They certainly were in distress.
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