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  1. Uncover 300 years of history at the Alamo, an awe-inspiring story that’s more intriguing than you might imagine. Established in 1718 as Mission San Antonio de Valero, the former mission now known as the Alamo has been a crossroads of history. Having existed under five flags of independent nations and served as a garrison for five different ...

  2. The Alamo is a historic Spanish mission and fortress compound founded in the 18th century by Roman Catholic missionaries in what is now San Antonio, Texas, United States.It was the site of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836, a pivotal event of the Texas Revolution in which American folk heroes James Bowie and Davy Crockett were killed. Today it is a museum in the Alamo Plaza Historic District and ...

  3. www.britannica.com › event › Battle-of-the-Alamo-San-Antonio-Texas-United-States-1836Battle of the Alamo - Encyclopedia Britannica

    Battle of the Alamo, battle during the Texas Revolution that occurred from February 23 to March 6, 1836, in San Antonio, Texas. It ended in a decisive victory for Mexican forces over “Texian” volunteers, who were annihilated. It also became a symbol of fierce resistance for the people of Texas and a rallying cry during the Mexican-American War.

  4. 22 de jul. de 2021 · The Alamo history. The Alamo itself was originally built as a Christian Mission in 1724 and was named Misión San Antonio de Valero. However, the nature of the Alamo soon changed to that of a military garrison and the complex was used as a military base by the Spanish army and later by the Mexicans. It was the Spanish soldiers who nicknamed the ...

  5. 9 de jun. de 2021 · The men at the Alamo fought and died because they had no choice. Even the notion they “fought to the last man” turns out to be untrue. Mexican accounts make clear that, as the battle was being ...

  6. Historic buildings, priceless artifacts, dramatic living history, and peaceful gardens - there's something for everyone at the Alamo. Before you visit, take a look at what we have to offer to make sure you don’t miss out.

  7. 21 de may. de 2021 · Short Description: The Alamo was the site of a battle that took place during Texas's bid for independence from Mexico: All defenders were killed, but within six weeks the opposition leader, Santa Anna, was captured. Key Players/Participants: Santa Anna (president of Mexico), William Travis, Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie. Event Date: March 6, 1836.