EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 22 MIN
The Alamo’s Quartermaster Depot Era
from Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast · host The Alamo
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 107: The Alamo’s Quartermaster Depot Era As we approach Veterans Day here in the United States, we’re celebrating the Alamo’s strong ties to the U.S. Army. When Texas joined the United States in 1845, the Alamo served as an Army outpost and depot for the next 30 years. We reveal the indelible mark the U.S. Army left on the Alamo, how the Alamo witnessed both the nation’s manifest destiny and its darkest days, and how the Alamo continues to remember our longstanding partnership with the Army. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham.Dr. Bruce Winders' essay on Quartermaster Depot: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/military-occupation/us-army-quartermasterRelated Bonus Rewind Episodes ⏮️- The Mexican Army's Final Days At The Alamo: https://youtu.be/waxrjE_V-1k?si=g_EfQLWUS49d1fi-- Camels At The Alamo: https://youtu.be/UfYhcPk-UbM?si=nDo0XvSOnvnrUJ5j- The Civil War & San Antonio: https://youtu.be/h1nwUF-bf3Y?si=8OUkfSNUsFFTGAjASend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 107: The Alamo’s Quartermaster Depot Era As we approach Veterans Day here in the United States, we’re celebrating the Alamo’s strong ties to the U.S. Army. When Texas joined the United States in 1845, the Alamo served as an Army outpost and depot for the next 30 years. We reveal the indelible mark the U.S. Army left on the Alamo, how the Alamo witnessed both the nation’s manifest destiny and its darkest days, and how the Alamo...
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