The Battle of the Alamo in 1836 resulted in victory by Mexico, but was soon followed by independence for Texas.

Many myths and misconceptions surround the storied Battle of the Alamo. Over time, paintings, newspaper articles, movies and television have portrayed the 1836 battle in ways that have been questioned ...

In 1842, following Mexican Gen. Adrian Woll’s invasion of San Antonio, Texas Gen. Edward Burleson is quoted as saying, “Thermopylae had her messenger of defeat; the Alamo had none.” Burleson was ...

San Antonio is embarking on a $550 million project to restore the historic Alamo, but some critics have concerns about how slavery will be portrayed in the changes. Updates to the Spanish mission, ...

A reading of first-hand accounts of early morning violence and chaos. Musket fire. Wreaths placed in front of the mission-era church. The Alamo marked Wednesday’s anniversary of the battle that made ...

Kate Rogers, the former president and CEO of Alamo Trust Inc., says Davy Crockett and the historic defenders of the Alamo ...

SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo has added a rare piece of Texas history to its collection with the acquisition of a cannon used ...

If you’re planning a trip to Texas, you won’t want to miss the state’s many historic landmarks. From the Alamo, the site of a ...

“This is frankly unacceptable and it has been deleted,” Buckingham said about the Alamo’s Indigenous Peoples Day post. “Woke has no place at the Alamo.” The scrap was the latest in an enduring dispute ...

On the second Monday of October, the historic Alamo’s official X account posted two messages: one wishing its followers a happy Columbus Day, and another recognizing Indigenous people. “Today, we ...