Texas Trades

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 135: Texas TradesLeather working, blacksmithing, and fabric weaving: these skills are considered a bit antiquated today, but they were essential for surviving frontier life in 1830s Texas. We reveal how the Alamo’s living historians learned their trades, the ways they keep old-fashioned techniques alive in the modern-day world, and the event taking place at the Alamo this weekend where you can learn about these Texas Trades. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Manger of Living History Robin Haynie; the Alamo's Senior Manager of Living History Vincent Yannicelli; Alamo living historian Mike Baehre; and Alamo wardrobe speciality Mike Weil.Attend Texas Trades at the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/texas-tradesWatch video on the Alamo's Living History Encampment: https://youtu.be/9HTQAw8XHzs?si=AC2zngf2gdUi4sqvWatch video on the Alamo's daily musket firing demonstrations: https://youtu.be/wmYkTgKW5JE?si=hF-Ite4B3nilyuecSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)