The Battle of the Alamo
... the birthplace of Texas liberty...
The Battle of the Alamo is the event where many men fought bravely against overwhelming odds and died for their freedom! The Alamo is where Texas liberty was born!
Because of this distinction, I can't help but feel a sense of respect when my family and I visit the Alamo.
This is one historical site that we love to visit!
To help me better appreciate historical sites, I like to have at least some basic knowledge of its history.
If you don't know much about the Alamo and the battle of the Alamo, here's a brief overview...
Also in those days, Anglo-Americans in Texas were called "Texians" and Hispanic-Americans were called "Tejanos". I'm going to call both "Texans" to keep it simple.
Can you imagine being in such a situation?
When I first heard this story, I wondered why the battle of the Alamo was so important if all
the Texan defenders were killed and Mexico won.
Then it dawned on me... These people made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom that they
believed in so strongly.
The brave men of the Alamo had not died in vain. From their sacrifice emerged Sam Houston's battle-cry,
"Remember The Alamo!" that led to Texas liberty.
The first time I took my family to the Alamo, we started off by just strolling around the grounds.
We visited the old church where there are exhibits of items from the battle of the Alamo,
like a Bowie knife and a rifle.
The Gift Shop has many items for sale, and there are some exhibits too. My experience is that the
gift shop can get quite full and it's easy to lose sight of the kids. Our youngest is the busy one,
and so I tend to keep a close watch on him.
Outside the Gift Shop is the Cavalry Courtyard where Alamo staff give talks on Alamo history.
This also leads to the Long Barrack Museum where there are more exhibits.
If a potty-emergency arises with one of the kids, there are decent restrooms across the lawns
behind the Gift Shop.
My family and I like to visit the Alamo when we also plan a trip to the
San Antonio Riverwalk, i.e. the Alamo is right by the Riverwalk
in downtown San Antonio.
Look at my San Antonio map to find the exact location of the Alamo.
Other than the Riverwalk, we also like the Guiness Book of World Records and
Ripley's Believe It Or Not stores that are right across the road as you exit the Shrine
of the Alamo.
The Rivercenter Mall is also close by. There are regular movies and the IMAX theater
that is always a hit with my kids.
Enjoy the Alamo! It is a special place!
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