Remember the Alamo

San Antonio and the Alamo.

Originally named Mision San Antonio de Valero, the Alamo served as home to missionaries and their Indian converts for nearly seventy years. This historic site played a critical role in the Texas Revolution.

People worldwide continue to remember the Alamo as a heroic struggle against overwhelming odds-a place where 189 defenders made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The Daughters of the Republic of Texas have been entrusted by the Texas State Legislature since 1905 with the care and maintenance of The Alamo. According to Texas law, it is preserved as a historic site "as a sacred memorial to the heroes". With no monetary help from local, state, or federal government, this site depends solely on money from donations and proceeds from the gift shop. Well, I helped out there at the gift shop.The highly photographed chapel and the Long Barrack are all that remain of the original fort. This certainly was a history lesson for both of us. We were amazed that it is located right in the middle of downtown!