The Alamo

[Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L]

On this date March 6th, 189 years ago in 1836 the Alamo fell to Mexican forces of Santa Anna.  Six weeks later at San Jacinto the cry "Remember the Alamo" would be used during that battle which included the capture of Santa Anna.

[Tex Jones, SASS 2263]

I can't get the link to the story copied but, ABC News reported today the the source of the limestone used to construct the blocks used in the building of the Alamo has been discovered.  New blocks will be fashioned and used in the reconstruction of the Alamo. 

[PowderRiverCowboy]

On 3/6/2025 at 9:58 AM, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said:

I can't get the link to the story copied but, ABC News reported today the the source of the limestone used to construct the blocks used in the building of the Alamo has been discovered.  New blocks will be fashioned and used in the reconstruction of the Alamo. 

 

 

San Antonio Zoo. 

 

 

[Eyesa Horg]

Neat discovery at a perfect time!

[watab kid]

ive always though if only ...................but they were highly outnumbered and outgunned , remember 

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

After the battle, Misión San Antonio de Valero was used by the US Army till about 1875 (excluding civil war times), some changes were made, etc.

[Okiepan]

The Alamo should be on your Bucket List , what a solem place to be at , very touching.

[Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984]

22 minutes ago, Okiepan said:

The Alamo should be on your Bucket List , what a solem place to be at , very touching.

Yes!

 

stepping into the gift shop just did not feel right somehow