The Alamo Hauntings: Paranormal Encounters at Texas’ Most Famous Battle Site

Send us Fan MailSan Antonio is one of Texas’s most haunted cities, and at its center stands the Alamo, a place of courage, tragedy, and lingering spirits. Originally built in 1724 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, it became the site of the famous 1836 battle where around 200 Texian defenders, including Davy Crockett, fought to the death against Santa Ana’s army. In the aftermath, soldiers ordered to demolish the mission fled after reportedly seeing fiery ghostly figures guarding the ruins. Ever since, visitors have described flickering lights, cold spots, the scent of gunpowder, and apparitions of monks and soldiers wandering the grounds.Just steps away, the Menger Hotel, built in 1859, has its own spectral roster. Guests have spotted the ghost of Davy Crockett near the bar and the spirit of Sallie White, a chambermaid murdered by her husband, still tending to rooms. Voices, footsteps, and sudden chills make this elegant hotel one of San Antonio’s most famous haunted landmarks.The hauntings continue at San Fernando Cathedral, where human remains, believed to belong to Alamo defenders, were discovered beneath the altar during renovations. Visitors report shadowy figures, glowing orbs, and a dark “Man in Black” near the back pews. Nearby, the Spanish Governor’s Palace adds eerie charm with tales of colonial ghosts, cold spots, and the spirit of a young girl near the courtyard well.Even Mission Concepción, the oldest unrestored stone church in the U.S., carries quiet hauntings: whispers, phantom footsteps, and the sense of unseen guardians watching over its peaceful grounds.From the Alamo to the missions, San Antonio’s history is alive in more ways than one. The city’s past doesn’t just live in museums...it lingers in the shadows, reminding visitors that some stories refuse to rest.Do you have a spooky story that you’d like included in the You Two Scare Me Podcast? Check out our website at: www.youtwoscaremepodcast.com and go fill out the “Somebody Told Me…” form. Or you can email us a [email protected]. We might include your tale in an upcoming episode.The You Two Scare Me Podcast is hosted by Andi Zyvith and Feliz AndrewsOriginal Music by Stefan TatkaDisclaimer: The You Two Scare Me Podcast is intended for entertainment purposes only. The views, opinions, and discussions presented in this show are those of the hosts and guests, and should not be considered factual statements, professional advice, or verified accounts. Our content often includes folklore, paranormal stories, urban legends, and speculative material, which may not be historically accurate. Listener discretion is advised, as some episodes may include sensitive themes such as death, violence, or trauma. All stories are shared with respect for the cultures and communities connected to them, and no harm or offense is intended.Support the showVisit our Socials!Instagram:  @youtwoscareme_podcastFacebook:  You Two Scare Me PodcastTikTok: @youtwoscaremepodcast