Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 136: Lights, Camera, Alamo! Lights, camera, Alamo! Our Shrine of Texas Liberty has lit up the big screen for as long as filmmaking has been around. We reveal insider stories from the set, why Hollywood kept turning to the Alamo for inspiration, and how screenplays – no matter how dramatized – fostered very real passion for history. Featuring author, filmmaker, and film historian Frank Thompson.More on Frank Thompson's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001HCX1Z6?ingress=0&visitId=bd201313-661b-4275-8864-ae10b197bfe2&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_ab&ccs_id=d4af1645-e487-43ed-b958-4a7a09a39bd5Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

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.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 134: The Alamo Funeral Pyre Mystery History makes clear: the bodies of the men who died defending the Alamo on March 6, 1836, were burned in a funeral pyre. But an enduring mystery has been, how many pyres there were? We reveal how this mystery of history persists, why some eyewitness accounts have been called into question, and the prominent figures who have added to the debate. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders and Ron Current from the Still Current blog.Read the Still Current blog: https://stillcurrent.blogSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 133: The Alamo De Parras CompanyIf 1836 is the year we learned to Remember the Alamo, then 1803 is the year the Alamo became the Alamo. That’s when a group of soldiers from Alamo de Parras, Mexico, settled within the walls of an old Spanish mission, and changed the course of history. We reveal why the Alamo Company came to San Antonio, how the town learned to call the mission by a new name, and why its soldiers were repeatedly called to make difficult decisions while staring down two revolutions. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian, & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez.See Andres Benites Courbiere sword: https://www.thealamo.org/fileadmin/assets/remember/podcast/andres_benites_courbiere_sword.jpgSee 1805 plat showing how Spanish planned to convert the old mission convent into a military barracks: https://www.thealamo.org/fileadmin/_processed_/6/3/csm_37104-5-large_5bc2ccea74.jpgSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 132: The Treaties Of VelascoMay 14, 1836. On this day 190 years ago, the Texas Revolution ended – not with the firing of a weapon, but with the stroke of a pen. We reveal how the Treaty of Velasco brokered peace between Texas and Mexico, why a secret, private treaty was also signed that day, and how Santa Anna played both governments’ self-interests to broker his own survival. Featuring historian and author Dr. Stephen Hardin.See the treaty documents: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/treasures/republic/velasco-01.htmlSee newspaper reprint from the Alamo Collection: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyBaucumSATX/posts/pfbid0HWebjsQPsdRQHTrnMcX7mUeni7Jrj5RSYuEuj9MdBTCg4zRrvWuBwKv9D4PDAat2lBonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "San Jacinto's Infamous Prisoner" - https://youtu.be/T7XRysS5qBQ?si=mEOR_osEmsDEiYYySend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 131: Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders Just footsteps from where the world-famous Battle of the Alamo was fought, a new generation of frontiersman stepped up to fight for freedom. Legend has it, a future president recruited them inside the Menger Hotel bar - and with their signatures, wrote a new chapter of the Alamo’s already storied history. We reveal why Theodore Roosevelt formed the Rough Riders, where in San Antonio they trained, and how the Alamo remembers the Rough Riders legacy today. Featuring the Alamo's Researcher Thomas Ledesma.View photo of the Alamo's Roosevelt statue: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyBaucumSATX/posts/pfbid02UuAVPucQ5ugWa5YpUckgxjmXj9AspZz4eQcfzcq3abxrWWXihAhVi8mRNWbxLqv6lView photo of the war souvenir coconut on display: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyBaucumSATX/posts/pfbid0RtCnehBzqSHLb3fT5NuZiTu4i78Qni4h5R4pgdU37AwnyHXht7bbipRfqrRmSGFClNational Park Service essay on the Rough Riders: https://www.nps.gov/thrb/learn/historyculture/tr-rr-spanamwar.htmTheodore Roosevelt Association essay on the Rough Riders: https://www.theodoreroosevelt.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=991271&module_id=339473Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 130: The Texas Cavaliers Education Center Today, the Alamo cuts the ribbon on the brand-new Texas Cavaliers Education Center. It’s a place built for our smallest Texans, but with a great big responsibility. We reveal how it will tell the Alamo’s story thoughtfully and accurately, the key features that will resonate with the wide-ranging curiosity of children, and how it will make sure distance is never a barrier to experiencing the Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's Vice President of Education & Interpretation Kate Carey; the Alamo's Director of Education Alex Rivard; the Alamo's STEAM Specialist Morgan Oldham; the Alamo's Distance Learning Educator Lizette Ramirez; and the Alamo's Senior Manager for K-12 Programs & Adult Learning Rosemary Kriegel.Video recap video from ribbon cutting: https://youtu.be/ux5FuO3VaAgSee photos from ribbon cutting: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/pfbid02Nd46D6ZtM4EaFej9twLV2MEpfYtn9EbCK2y2stE5v5vsdhsc6EV7ZTeYJKvPEY3ElSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 129: Battle Cries Through HistoryIt’s the battle cry heard across the bloody battlefield at San Jacinto: Remember the Alamo! Battle cries have been used throughout history to inspire, to turn emotion into action. We reveal the world’s famous battle cries, what they teach us about taking a stand, and why so many endure through the ages. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.History.com article about battle cries: https://www.history.com/articles/8-legendary-battle-criesSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 128: Wise About TexasTexas is home to a state judge who, in his spare time, puts down the gavel and picks up a microphone. Judge Ken Wise is the host of “Wise About Texas,” long considered the gold standard of Texas history podcasts. We reveal why the judge felt called to start a podcast, how it’s led to a hands-on role in preserving Texas history, and what it takes to be Wise About Texas. Featuring judge and podcaster Ken Wise.Check out Wise About Texas: https://wiseabouttexas.comSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 127: The Brew King Of San Antonio We are tapping into a lighter side of Alamo history, when a German immigrant named William Menger earned the nickname the Brew King of San Antonio. We reveal what prompted a wave of German migration to the Alamo City, how a lifeline built when the Alamo was still a Spanish mission buoyed a beer business, and how this young barrel maker helped transform Alamo Plaza. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian, & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez.Texas State Historical Association article about brewing history: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/brewing-industryVIP tours of the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/private-toursSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 126: The Power Of The Printing PressWith the course of history running at an especially fast pace, during the Texas Revolution, news traveled slowly - sometimes excruciatingly so. Handwritten letters were given to couriers who rode on horseback for hours and hours, sometimes days, to share messages. We reveal the power of the printing press to make these messages public, the newspapermen who worked day and night to keep Texans informed, and how their work served as a megaphone for the Revolution. Featuring Bryan McAuley from the Texas Historical Commission.Visit San Felipe de Austin State Historical Site: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/san-felipe-de-austinPrinting press display at San Felipe: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/pfbid02eUfzn8LkubgjaRjU5LzsVBB2evgdqWch2Z5oX5WAupTgyGM6Kw2sqWpCzew7JjoPlHouston Public Library archive search: https://hplarchives.lyrasistechnology.orgUNT's The Portal To Texas History archive search: https://texashistory.unt.eduSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 125: The Texas General Land OfficeThe Texas General Land Office was founded 190 years ago to oversee the land the Texan Revolutionaries fought so hard to self-govern. For the past 15 years, it’s overseen the Alamo - one of the very places where blood was shed in the name of that freedom. We reveal how the Land Office preserves Texas history, the monumental effort to steer the Alamo into the future, and how maps are bridging the centuries of this once-in-a-lifetime effort. Featuring Texas Land Commissioner Dr. Dawn Buckingham.Learn more about the General Land Office: https://www.glo.texas.govExplore the GLO's map and land databases: https://www.glo.texas.gov/archives-and-heritage/search-our-collectionsSee Commissioner Buckingham's Alamo Defenders map: https://historictexasmaps.com/collection/search-results/97433-alamo-defenders-heritage-map-of-texas-general-map-collection  Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 124: Ask The Alamo's ArchaeologistArchaeology is something you might see in the movies or on TV, and it’s usually happening in far-away places. But visitors to the Alamo get to see active archaeological work every single day, making the enigmatic profession accessible to everyone. We are giving you the opportunity to ask the Alamo’s lead archaeologist questions about the work happening right now around the Alamo Church – plus, we reveal the artifacts her team has just unearthed from the Battle of the Alamo period. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Archaeology Dr. Tiffany Lindley and the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham.View photos of the solid shot cannonball and exploding shot fragments: https://www.thealamo.org/podcast/episode-124Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 123: Washington On The BrazosIn March 1836, a group of delegates met along the Brazos River to turn the Texas Revolution into a true independence movement. They worked for 17 days straight to not only declare independence, but to write a constitution and the framework for a government. We reveal the harrowing stakes of the convention at Washington on the Brazos, how the delegates felt the drumbeat of the clock with the Alamo under siege, and the historic renovations now complete to preserve this beacon of independence. Featuring Washington on the Brazos executive director Jonathan Failor, Washington on the Brazos assistant site manager for interpretation and public programs Tynan Shadle, and project manager Michael Moore.Learn more about Washington on the Brazos: https://wheretexasbecametexas.orgSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 122: The Alamo Defenders' FateA battle for the ages, breaking out at dawn. A fort, surrounded. The men inside, outnumbered by about ten to one. We reveal what happened after the final shot of the Battle of the Alamo was fired, the collective fate of the Alamo Defenders’ bodies, and how generations of Texans who came after made sure we always remembered their sacrifices – and of course, remembered the Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders and the Alamo's Researcher Thomas Ledesma.Read Ron Current's research on Alamo funeral pyres: https://stillcurrent.blog/author/roncurrent/Dawn at the Alamo 2026 recap: https://youtu.be/dJ3UnVLP2o4?si=KaC-tYKpm3-Y26zXThe Alamo receives meaningful donation from David Crockett Birthplace State Park: https://youtu.be/h-lj_tqHRCo?si=HOCvR5nocqUmAPt1Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas The Alamo PodcastEpisode 121: How The Battle Of The Alamo Almost Never HappenedOne hundred ninety years ago this week, the Alamo is under siege. The Defenders believe help is on the way. They don’t yet know that battle will soon break out, most of the relief they’re promised won’t arrive in time, or that they are living the final days of their lives. We reveal the road not taken: how military strategy, orders from leaders, and even the weather could have changed the course of history, and the Battle of the Alamo, as we know it. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian, and Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez.Follow the Alamo on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/Follow the Alamo on X: https://x.com/OfficialAlamoFollow the Alamo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/OfficialAlamo/Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 120: The Alamo Under Siege The Siege of the Alamo meant 12 days of psychological warfare: with each sunrise and sunset, not knowing whether battle was imminent, or if war games would continue to impact your manpower, your supplies, and your mental state. We reveal how a sense of hubris may have impacted the Texans and the Mexicans, the intelligence network keeping both sides informed, and how battle plans and reinforcements took shape ahead of what would be a battle to the death. Featuring the Texas Center's Dr. Don Frazier.Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "The Siege Of The Alamo" - https://youtu.be/EqTzpbwM4Jk?si=fPM31ukY5MP76JNZBonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "Behind The Alamo's Walls" - https://youtu.be/8zd8wIUIFRo?si=1kxXNILE7AoAdTEIThe Alamo's Commemoration calendar: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/commemorationSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 119: Tejanos Of The Texas RevolutionIn early February 1836, the Alamo is just days away from being under siege by the Mexican Army. A fight about the role government should play in the lives of its citizens has now evolved into a fight for independence. We reveal the roles Tejanos played in the Texas Revolution, the dilemma many faced when the Revolution hurtled toward independence, and the key figures we remember so proudly today. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.Watch video about Juan Seguin: https://youtu.be/ITCt-aUVOZE?si=nPzzTyDI0vXB6jTkWatch video about Toribio Losoya: https://youtu.be/zR5vXicBSRE?si=LVJWpvY-YlKNi_Z4Watch video about the Esparza brothers: https://youtu.be/9BMiiStY_lo?si=OQU9L0cOdQJ8BG4hWatch video about the Navarro sister: https://youtu.be/YNjfiw7oNE0?si=90owXXZc89ewzxSdSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 118: Women Of The Texas Revolution While men served on the front lines of Revolution, the women of Texas bore sacrifices, too. Their back-breaking struggles and heart-wrenching loss paved the way for the freedom we now enjoy. We reveal the stories of women during the Texas Revolution, the firsthand accounts passed down to future generations, and the artifacts that survived to tell the tale. Featuring historian and author Dr. Stephen Hardin and the Alamo's Collections Manager Misty Lanham.Read Fanny Sutherland's powerful letter, included in a paper written by Dr. Hardin: https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2055&context=ethjSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 117: San Antonio During The Texas RevolutionIn a frontier town like San Antonio de Bexar, a framework of ordinances helped maintain law and order. In the run-up to the Revolution, those ordinances kept the town organized - even with Mexican troops marching toward it. We reveal how San Antonio’s government functioned, how key players in the Alamo story fit into the town structure, and why understanding all this helps inform the historic events that soon unfolded. Featuring the Alamo's Exhibit Developer and historian Dr. David Carlson.Explore the Bexar Archives: https://digitalcollections.briscoecenter.org/bexarExplore the San Antonio Municipal Archives: https://webapp9.sanantonio.gov/ArchSearch_mod/Default.aspxSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 116: The Texas Revolution - There's More To The Story History is not static, and it’s so much more than just names and dates. Some 190 years after the Texas Revolution, historians are still poring over the details, uncovering new insights and analyzing the struggles and motivations of legendary figures. We reveal common misconceptions about the Revolution, peel back the layers of facts, and find the nuggets of truth to help us better understand this flashpoint of history. Featuring historian and author Dr. Stephen Hardin.The Alamo's upcoming commemoration events: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/commemorationSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 115: The Alamo's Battle CannonsCannons played an outsized role in the Battle of the Alamo. Many of them stood the test of time and are part of the Alamo’s collection today. But over the centuries, they've needed preservation work to ensure they’ll be here to help future generations learn the history. We reveal the highly-detailed work being done by experts here in Texas, why the Alamo is now displaying Civil War cannons, and the latest cannon from the Battle of the Alamo to be added to our collection. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham and Dr. Chris Dostal, Director of the Conservation Research Laboratory at Texas A&M University.Correction: James Woodrick was mistakenly referred to as Scott Woodwrick during the back-and-forth discussion.Photo of newly-acquired battle cannon: https://www.thealamo.org/podcast/episode-115Related Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "Preserving Battle Cannons" - https://youtu.be/ocQmyEHzzyQ?si=dhhXP1WwfGiL3nsOSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 114: America 250, Alamo 190, & E Pluribus Texas As the calendar turns to 2026, we are marking two monumental milestones: 250 years since America declared its independence, and 190 years since the Battle of the Alamo. Both of them were turning points when people stood up and fought for the right self-govern. We reveal the plans to mark America 250 and Alamo 190, how the Alamo is collaborating with the official efforts to mark America’s big birthday, and the major Texas history initiative launching just in time to celebrate both. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Curation Nathan Jones, America 250 Commissioner Lynn Young, and Dr. Don Frazier from the Texas Center at Schreiner University.America 250's website: https://america250.orgThe Alamo's Commemoration calendar: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/commemorationWatch E Pluribus Texas videos: https://www.youtube.com/@thetexascenterAttend the E Pluribus Texas Video Series Premiere in San Antonio: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/e-pluribus-texas-video-series-premiereSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 113: David Crockett, Buffalo Bill, & The Wild West The Wild West evokes images of rugged terrain, cowboys and gunslingers, whose tales transcend time. There’s an Alamo historian who has studied these seminal figures through the lens of pop culture. We reveal the legends of David Crockett and Buffalo Bill, two men whose lives did not intersect but whose legends explain and explore our fascination with the Old West. Featuring Dr. Paul Hutton, interim director of the Buffalo Bill Museum at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming.Buffalo Bill Center Of The West: https://centerofthewest.orgDr. Hutton's website: https://www.paulandrewhutton.comBecome an Alamo History Hero: https://www.thealamo.org/heroesSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 112: The Matamoros Expedition In December 1835, trust is breaking down between Texas revolutionaries and sympathetic Mexican federalists. Trust is even breaking down between the Texans themselves. We reveal the controversial choice to try a second time to take the fight down to Mexico, how it changed the course of the Texas Revolution, and unknowingly set the stage for the fateful loss at the Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.Texas State Historical Association essay on Matamoros Expedition: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/matamoros-expedition-of-1835-36Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 111: Austin's Texian ArmyConsidered the Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin led the Texas Army from Gonzales into San Antonio – bringing the Texas Revolution to the Alamo’s doorstep. We reveal why Austin was chosen to lead the volunteer army, why he left town on the brink of battle, and the impact he made as the army took control of the Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez.Read former Alamo curator's Dr. Bruce Winders' essay on San Antonio as the key to the Texas Revolution: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution/bexarSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 110: A New Chapter Of Alamo History As we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States, we here at the Alamo are thankful and humbled for the time we get to spend with you, our Alamo supporters, every single week. And there’s someone new to Team Alamo who’d like to thank you, too. We introduce you to new Alamo Trust, Inc., President and CEO Hope Andrade, her lifelong roots in the Alamo City, and how she plans to lead our beloved Alamo into the next chapter.Join Friends of the Alamo membership program: https://www.thealamo.org/membershipSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 109: The Tampico ExpeditionIn November 1835, the Texas Revolution is still in its early days. There’s still hope a Mexican Republic could still be salvaged. We reveal the alliance between revolutionary Texans and Mexican federalists, why they took the fight deep into Mexico, and how the disastrous results impacted the course of the revolution. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.Read Dr. Winders' essay on the Tampico Expedition: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution/the-tampico-expeditionSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 108: The Alamo Cenotaph RestorationThe Spirit of Sacrifice, commonly known as the Alamo Cenotaph, has stood proud and tall for 85 years. Built in memory of the heroes who sacrificed their lives in the Battle of the Alamo, time had taken its toll on the marble monument. We reveal the painstaking efforts over the past year to restore the Cenotaph in place, the ceremony this week to rededicate the monument, and the improvements made to ensure it continues to stand, for generations to come. Featuring the Alamo's Head Conservator Pam Jary Rosser and the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian, & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez.Photos from Cenotaph Rededication: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/pfbid031PPtpwsoTz9EHTKG9NEGvF2aXyQQhv8b6KKMgx9w4EfmywYQcvcnWzodZsFcGAznlVideo from Cenotaph Rededication: https://youtu.be/t_uZOmBYhQIVideo showing high-tech laser cleaning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inc6zBi-qy4Video showing high-tech steam cleaning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Ot6LxrSqQWatch the Cenotaph Live Cam: https://www.thealamo.org/cenotaph-live-camSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

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.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 106: A Filmmaker's Blockbuster Alamo Donation The filmmaker behind classic comedies like “Airplane!” and “Naked Gun” also happens to be a David Crockett enthusiast. After all, the Hollywood heavyweight was raised on watching Fess Parker play the famed Alamo Defender in Walt Disney’s “Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier.” We reveal how he’s become a collector of Crockett-related artifacts and why he’s made the generous decision to donate his collection to the Alamo. Featuring filmmaker and author David Zucker.View photos of Zucker donating collection to the Alamo: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/pfbid0CcVwLzcSUiCQCnJ4qfMQZCSZu3HHyaMdJTZeiyKcDnnJ8o1VV72uSM9JzpUidvoFlBuy Zucker's book from the Alamo Gift Shop: https://store.thealamo.org/surely-you-can-t-be-serious-the-true-story-of-airplaneSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 105: The Battle Of ConcepciónIn October 1835, the Texas Revolution is in its early days and the front lines are moving ever closer to the Alamo. We reveal the battle that took place at one of our sister missions in San Antonio, what it divulged about the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, and the rift left in its wake among top Texas leaders. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.Plan a visit to Mission Concepción: https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/concepcion.htmLearn more about Mission Concepción's parish: https://www.missionconcepcion.orgWatch the Alamo's video about Mission Concepción: https://youtu.be/tlAgaZHJVeERead Samuel Maverick's diary from the time period: https://www.sonsofdewittcolony.org/bexarmaverick.htmSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 104: The Alamo Love Triangle Most Alamo enthusiasts know the Alamo Church did not have a roof during the 1836 Battle. What’s lesser known is why. We reveal the love triangle that changed the course of Alamo history, the crime of passion that led to a master stone mason fleeing town, and the aftermath that left the fated church unfinished. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham.Take a virtual tour of the Alamo Church: https://www.thealamo.org/church-virtual-tourSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 103: Archaeological Finds Near The Alamo Church For the past six months, the Alamo’s archaeology team has been excavating the area just outside the Alamo Church: the perimeter of one of the world’s most famous historic structures. We reveal the astounding discovery from the Spanish Mission, the pieces of weapons unearthed from the world-famous Battle of the Alamo, and the work still to come that will bring forth new information on a more modern era of Alamo history. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Archaeology Dr. Tiffany Lindley and Alamo Staff Archaeologist Gabriella Zaragosa.View artifacts discussed in episode: https://www.thealamo.org/podcast/episode-103Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 102: The Battle Of Gonzales“Come and take it!” Those four words and a gunshot marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution on October 2, 1835 – 190 years ago today. We reveal what led to the Battle of Gonzales, how its battle cry evokes the spirit of the American Revolution, and what became of the cannon at the center of this fight. Featuring the Alamo's Researcher Thomas Ledesma.Essay by former Alamo curator Dr. Bruce Winders in events leading up to the Battle of Gonzales: https://officialalamo.medium.com/1835-the-summer-of-discontent-4140e784e817Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 101: Safeguarding The Alamo's Artifacts Against Every Scenario From power outages and pipe breaks, to floods and fires: the Alamo, like any museum or cultural site, must be prepared. We reveal how the Shrine of Texas Liberty safeguards artifacts against the worst-case scenario, what our experts have learned from disasters far and wide, and what you can learn from their best practices. Featuring the Alamo's Head Conservator Pam Rosser, the Alamo's Collections Manager Misty Lanham, the Alamo's Lead Registrar Stephanie Prichard, and The Texas Center's Dr. Don Frazier.How to help the Texas Hill Country recover from the July 4 flood: https://www.communityfoundation.netTX-CERA's emergency resources: https://www.txcera.orgFEMA's advice on saving family treasures: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/save-family-treasuresSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 100: The Texas Centennial It’s a big day for us at the Alamo Podcast. Not only are we celebrating our two-year anniversary – it's our 100th episode. We are marking the occasion with a special look at the Texas Centennial.We reveal how the Lone Star State celebrated 100 years of independence, where on Alamo grounds you’ll see symbols of the milestone, and the efforts in Dallas to preserve that critical first century of Texas history. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Historian Ernesto Rodriguez and the Dallas Historical Society's Director of Education David Lee.Digital copy of book “Monuments Erected by the State of Texas to Commemorate the Centenary of Texas Independence:" https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiug.30112040449586&seq=21&view=thumbMore on Dallas Historical Society: https://www.dallashistory.orgVideo of Dallas Historical Society's Alamo diorama: https://vimeo.com/679258823Photos of Dallas Historical Society's Alamo diorama: https://www.dallashistory.org/exhibitions/#1725643784862-5e257fa1-3e9dSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 99: The Republic Of Texas Navy The Texas Navy safeguarded the Texas coastline for nearly 10 years - a proud, if lesser known, facet of the fight to forge and maintain a free and independent Texas. Wee reveal the humble origins of the Texas Navy, the expensive yet effective efforts to bolster the seafaring force, and how a power struggle between its commander and a war-hero president culminated in a voyage to the Navy’s final battle. Featuring author and independent historian Jonathan Jordan.More on Jonathan Jordan's book "Lone Star Navy:" https://www.amazon.com/Lone-Star-Navy-Shaping-American/dp/1597970530See photo of Texas Navy uniform plates in the Alamo's collection: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyBaucumSATX/posts/1008157857339963Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 98: The Travis Letter's Journey HomeWith the Alamo under siege, Lt. Col. William Barret Travis penned a letter to the people of Texas and all Americans in the world. His passionate plea for help is now one of the most treasured artifacts in all of Texas. We reveal the successful effort to bring the Travis Letter back home to the Alamo, for good: the plans for where to display it, and how its words remain so resonant today. Featuring Alamo Trust, Inc., Executive Director Dr. Kate Rogers; the Alamo's Senior Historian Ernesto Rodriguez; the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham; and the Alamo's Collections Manager Misty Lanham.Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "The Travis Letter" - https://youtu.be/88HptwIU1rM?si=uQ9LQKi8POfzCpYYWatch video from The Travis Letter's 2024 return to the Alamo: https://youtu.be/JRyJkcboY9w?si=toYvTQlMGQ5y-RahSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 97: What Is A Mission? Before it was a world-famous battle site, and before it was called the Alamo, the land we know today was a humble Spanish Mission - a place to expand an empire – through faith and education. We reveal what is a mission: why they moved around, how San Antonio came to have so many, and the legacy of people who called our missions home. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Historian Ernesto Rodriguez.2025 World Heritage Festival: https://www.worldheritagefestival.orgThe Alamo's Mission Days event: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/mission-dayBonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "Connecting The San Antonio Missions - https://youtu.be/QJQ2cpWT1Qo?si=g0gwaYkprjjbNO6DSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 96: The Texans & The Comanches The Comanches rode through history on horseback, earning a reputation as formidable foes on the frontier. The Indigenous tribe both served as witness and played an active role in every era of Texas history.We reveal how the Comanches first encountered Spanish settlers, the part they played in the fight for Texas independence, and how their renowned battle skills led to a warfare game changer. Featuring The Texas Center's Dr. Don Frazier from Schreiner University.More on Dr. Frazier's book "Frontier Texas:" https://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Texas-History-Borderland-1880/dp/1880510839Texas State Historical Association article on the Comanches: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/comanche-indiansView photos of the Alamo's Colt revolvers: https://www.thealamo.org/podcast/episode-95Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 95: How Texas Saved Samuel Colt An impossible gun that could shoot five or six times before reloading. An inventor from Connecticut made it possible at a time when the young Republic of Texas needed weapons. We reveal why making this impossible gun nearly broke Samuel Colt, and how a Texas Ranger with ideas to make it better reversed his fortunes, saved the business, and secured them both places in Texas history books. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham.View photos of the Alamo's Colt revolvers: https://www.thealamo.org/podcast/episode-95Read more on Colt revolvers in Texas: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/colt-revolversSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 94: Where's The Basement? Pee-Wee's Impact At The Alamo Starting this week, a new treasure goes on display at the Alamo. It’s not a battle weapon or a document. It’s a red Schwinn bicycle made famous by Pee-wee Herman as his unforgettable quest to find his missing bike takes him, of all places, to the Alamo. We reveal how this bicycle has driven a new generation of visitors to the Alamo, how you can be among the first to see it, and why the Alamo is embracing this piece of Hollywood history. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Historian Ernesto Rodriguez.CBS News story on the Alamo acquiring the bicycle: https://youtu.be/taywJcv44QA?si=UCr6Jk1CvMxh5u_OBe the first to see the bike at our Friends of the Alamo preview: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/pop-culture-preview-pee-wees-bicyclePlan your visit to see the bike at the Alamo Exhibit: https://www.thealamo.org/plan-your-visit/Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 93: Back To School With The Alamo Students and teachers across Texas are in countdown mode, with the new school year beginning in just weeks. Our Education Team here at the Alamo is here to help them get straight A’s. We reveal how our Education Team spent summer vacation - from taking teachers on historical journeys through Texas and Mexico, to making sure students of all backgrounds have access to the rich history here at the Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Education Alex Rivard and Texas school teachers Amanda Rasco, Juan Carlos Vasquez, and Zelina Cruz.The Alamo's Professional Development Programs for educators: https://www.thealamo.org/teach/workshops-for-creditThe Alamo Teacher Institute: https://www.thealamo.org/alamo-teacher-instituteThe Alamo's field trip opportunities: https://www.thealamo.org/teach/field-tripsSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 92: The New Orleans Greys A simple flag with its gold fringe trim flew at the Alamo during the fateful battle on March 6, 1836. The flag belonged to the New Orleans Greys, a volunteer company that joined the Texas Revolution. Most of its men never lived to see an independent Texas. We reveal the pivotal role the New Orleans Greys played during the Siege and Battle of the Alamo, how their company flag stands the test of time, and the legacy left behind by their sacrifice for freedom. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Historian Ernesto Rodriguez and Alamo Living Historian Scott Jones.See New Orleans Greys flag on display in Mexico City: https://www.thealamo.org/fileadmin/assets/support/research_and_studies/new_orleans_greys_flag.jpegView artwork featuring New Orleans Greys flag: https://digital.utsa.edu/digital/collection/p9020coll008/id/9460/Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 91: Weapons & Wounds A famous painting by William Henry Huddle depicts what happened after the Texas victory at San Jacinto. Santa Anna has surrendered. Sam Houston is negotiating the terms while lying on the ground with a bandaged leg, his tibia bone shattered by a musket ball. We reveal how battle wounds were treated during the Texas Revolution, the types of wounds that resulted from weapons of the time, and why it’s important that history remembers how battlefield medicine was practiced. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.View William Henry Huddle's painting "The Surrender of Santa Anna:" https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/discover/artifacts/the-surrender-of-santa-annaAttend Dr. Winders' upcoming talk at San Jacinto: https://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/Visit/Calendar/Lecture_Weapons_and_Wounds_of_the_Texas_Revolution/?date=08%2F16%2F2025Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 90: Money In The Republic Of Texas "Follow the money." That familiar motto of investigative journalists is also the credo of numismatists: people who study coins and currency. We combine both skill sets to reveal the financial system of the Republic of Texas, how the struggle for independence was financed, and why Texas coffers never recovered from the heavy price of freedom. Featuring independent author and historian James Bevill.James Bevill's book "The Paper Republic:" https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Republic-Struggle-Credit-Independence/dp/1933979259Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 89: The Civil War & San Antonio A nation deeply divided and rapidly heading toward a civil war that will cause bloodshed across the land, and cost more than 600,000 lives.We reveal San Antonio’s role in the Civil War, how the first gun shots almost were fired at the Alamo, and how the mission-turned-military-fort played a pivotal role in America’s bloodiest conflict. Featuring the Texas Center's Dr. Don Frazier.More on Dr. Frazier: https://www.tshaonline.org/about/people/donald-frazierDr. Frazier's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Donald-S.-Frazier/author/B001HPGPZQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=5c05e4ef-4ea8-4690-8ec3-cf802f324451Essay on San Antonio and the Civil War by Dr. Bruce Winders: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/military-occupation/alamo-in-the-civil-warSend the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 88: Texas Legacy Of Juneteenth June 19, 1865 is forever known as Juneteenth, the day enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were informed “all slaves are free" - and they had been free, for more than two years. We reveal the complicated path that led to a remarkably simple military order that changed hundreds of thousands of lives, how Texas led the way in making Juneteenth a federal holiday… and the powerful performance taking place today, at the Alamo. Featuring author and historian Edward Cotham, and Texas Commission on the Arts "Texas Touring Roster Artist" Dr. Jolie Rocke.More on Edward Cotham's work: https://www.edcotham.comMore on Dr. Jolie Rocke's work: https://www.arts.texas.gov/product/jolie-rocke/Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo PodcastEpisode 87: The Alamo's Newest Pop Culture TreasuresWe asked, and Alamo enthusiasts more than delivered. It’s been a year since the Alamo launched its “Treasures of the Alamo” campaign, calling on you to help us fill our Pop Culture Gallery inside the future Visitor Center and Museum. We reveal the amazing treasures we’ve discovered, the stories behind these homegrown collections, and where you can see them first. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Curation Nathan Jones and Memorabilia Collector Kevin Settle.View samples of newest finds: https://www.thealamo.org/podcast/episode-87Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)