The Mission Gate & Lunette

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 39: The Mission Gate & LunetteA gateway to history: the Alamo's latest outdoor exhibit, the Mission Gate & Lunette, represents the main gate of the historic mission-fort.Today we reveal the history behind the interpretation, the artistic technique used by local artisans to give us a window into the past, and how the exhibit gives us a newfound appreciation for the size and scale of the Alamo site. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Interpretation Tom Castanos and artisans Carlos Cortes, Adan Cortes, and Cordero Cortes from San Antonio-based Studio Cortes.More about Studio Cortes: https://www.studiocortes.com/Photos of the Mission Gate & Lunette unveiling: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/829752839189296Video from the Mission Gate & Lunette unveiling: https://youtu.be/mQhKagvi_sk?si=PbSO_ER8-qcPjFnCPlan your visit to the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/plan-your-visit/Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)