Texas Attractions: The Alamo

There are more than 2.5 million people a year visiting the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as “The Alamo.” Most people go to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.

There are more than 2.5 million people a year visiting the 4.2 acre complex known worldwide as “The Alamo.”  Most people go to see the old mission where a small band of Texans held out for thirteen days against the Centralist army of General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna.

The Alamo is located at 300 Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio, Texas.  It represents nearly 300 years of history, and is managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas since the year of 1905.

There are three buildings of house exhibits on site that include:

• The Shrine
• Long Barrack Museum
• The Gift Shop Museum

Visitors are invited to stroll through the beautiful Alamo Gardens.  The Alamo is just a short distance from the River Walk in San Antonio, and is open every day of the year except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Daily hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.  There are extended hours during the months of June, July and August.

Admission to the Alamo is FREE.  Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Inc. receive no monetary help from local, state or federal government and depend solely upon money from sales in the Alamo gift Museum, donations from individuals and private foundation grants to fund its educational programming and general operation.

The Alamo staff members give history talks to visitors on the hour and the half hour except during lunch time.  They do not give walking tours.  For large or school groups you will need to contact them ahead of time.  Please follow the link provided in the resource box at the end of this article for more contact details.

Teacher In-Service

The Alamo invites educators to attend its free In-Service conducted by Dr. Bruce Winders, Historian & Curator.  This program lasts from 8:00 a.m. until Noon and includes:

• A private tour of the Shrine
• A presentation by the staff historian
• A free viewing of the IMAX film “Alamo: The Price of Freedom,” and plenty of time for questions and answers.

Pre-registration is required along with a $10 deposit.  Follow the link in the resource box at the end of this article for more information.

Gift Shop

In the Gift Shop at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas you will find the most sought-after items designed and specially chosen to honor the memory of those who fought and died defending liberty at The Alamo.

Written by:  Connie Limon  For more information about the history of, visiting and vacationing in and living in Texas visit http://smalldogs2.com/VisitingTexas  For a variety of FREE reprint articles and special sections on U.S. History and the Kennedy Administration visit http://www.camelotarticles.com  We have small dogs too at Stain Glass Shih Tzu.

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