Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast

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"Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. It's a U.S. National Historic Landmark and part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit TheAlamo.org.

  1. 12h ago

    Displaying Archaeological Artifacts

    Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 151: Displaying Archaeological Artifacts   As we turn the calendar to October, we are marking Texas Archaeology Month. The Alamo is one of a small number of historic sites where visitors can watch active archaeological digs.   We reveal the staggering number of artifacts unearthed as the Alamo Plan takes shape, the plans underway to put them on public display, and a sneak peek at the hands-on experience that will bring archaeology to life. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Archaeology Dr. Tiffany Lindley, Alamo Staff Archaeologist and Material Culture Specialist Kat Jenkins, and the Alamo's Director of Curation Nathan Jones. Watch video on the Alamo's recent archaeological finds: https://youtu.be/vf-f7gb8zYo?si=nxXl4ot6XVNa5DRz Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

  2. Sep 24

    The Six Flags Over Texas

    Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 150: The Six Flags Over Texas The phrase Six Flags Over Texas is so well known in our society, it’s protected by both trademark and copyright. But those words truly are rooted in history – representing the people and cultures who made Texas what it is now.   We reveal what those six flags were, the lesser-known seventh flag that flew for a time, and how each flag impacted the Texan and Alamo stories. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator & Historian Ernesto Rodriguez. See the flags: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/flags-of-texas Learn more about the Republic of the Rio Grande: https://www.republicoftheriogrande.org Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

  3. Sep 17

    Making The Most Of Your Alamo Visit

    Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 149: Making The Most Of Your Alamo Visit The Alamo historic site is growing every single day, with new exhibits and even new buildings ready for guests to experience. With so much to see, how do you make the most of your visit?   We reveal the new guided tour giving families a hands-on view of the past, the free demonstrations you might want to plan your time here around, and insider tips from the people who walk in the footsteps of history for a living. Featuring Alamo tour guide Kristen Kimble and Tony Villanueva; Alamo living historians Christian Flanders and Sara Torrentera; and Alamo Guest Experience associates Sandra Johnson, Malcom Stokes, Catherine Castillo, Patricia Holm, and Paul Gescheidle. Plan your visit to the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/plan-your-visit/ Watch video about the Young Texans Tour: https://youtu.be/Hx-aiJu8Yow?si=Jel5maXIBk4dQRs2 Watch video about the musket firing demonstrations: https://youtu.be/wmYkTgKW5JE?si=WxofrYTprjidOikd Watch video about the living history encampment: https://youtu.be/9HTQAw8XHzs?si=Z2NefF1P-LNnpvkd See photos of the acequia demonstrations: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/pfbid0ZawfgVpVkxUrhhdkkVGFgafn8amrgUMnuwL89CZgSjRW9LJSTR9gbWqnCfjCSZ5dl Learn about "Surrounded! The Alamo Augmented Experience:" https://www.thealamo.org/visit/tours-and-experiences/surrounded-the-alamo-augmented-experience Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

  4. Sep 10

    San Antonio As The Queen Of The West

    Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 148: San Antonio As The Queen Of The West   How did a place with one remote Spanish mission become one of the largest cities in the United States? From battle-scarred to bustling: that’s the story of San Antonio.   We reveal the eyewitness accounts of this journey, the natural and made-made resources that fueled growth, and what makes San Antonio the Queen of the West. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders. More on Dr Winders' book "Queen of the West:" https://www.tamupress.com/book/9781649670038/queen-of-the-west/ Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

  5. Sep 3

    "Sons Of '76: The Alamo In The Age Of Revolutions" Exhibit

    Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 147: "Sons Of '76: The Alamo In The Age Of Revolutions" Exhibit "Sons of ’76: The Alamo in the Age of Revolutions" is a new exhibit opening September 4 at the Alamo to celebrate the intertwined story of America and the Alamo.   We reveal how the Alamo played a role in the American Revolution, why one independence movement sparked another, and what guests will take away from these kindred fights for freedom. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Curation Nathan Jones. Plan your visit to see the exhibit: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/sons-of-76 Join the Friends of the Alamo Member Night: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/sons-of-76-member-night Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

  6. Aug 27

    Architecture Of The Alamo Church

    Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 146: Architecture Of The Alamo Church It’s a worldwide symbol of courage, sacrifice, and the fight for freedom. But the people who built the Alamo Church as a humble house of worship could have never imagined its future fame.   We reveal how the Alamo Church was designed, the features that symbolize its religious roots, and how its architecture evolved into the Shrine of Texas Liberty we know today. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator & Historian Ernesto Rodriguez and the Alamo's Head Conservator Pam Jary Rosser Take a virtual tour of the Alamo Church: https://www.thealamo.org/church-virtual-tour Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

  7. Aug 20

    Tracing Travis - An Author’s Journey

    Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 145: Tracing Travis - An Author’s Journey   William Barret Travis is best known for three words: “Victory or Death.” But who is the man behind those words?   We reveal how an upcoming biography aims to show the man behind the myth, what the author has learned from poring through Travis’ handwritten documents, and the mission to help Alamo researchers of the future. Featuring author and lawyer Edith Pollitz. Archive episode - "The Real William Barret Travis" - https://youtu.be/-ulBWhbOOyU?si=IzC5XXlfTx4wyMU1 Video of The Travis Letter on display at the Alamo in 2024: https://youtu.be/JRyJkcboY9w?si=K4xcqtElirmoy_9f Send the Alamo Podcast a Text Message! (Please include name and contact information so we can respond.)

  8. Aug 13

    The Summer Of 1835

    Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast Episode 144: The Summer Of 1835 The story goes, the Texas Revolution began with a single shot in October of 1835. And while that’s true, the seeds of revolution were being planted for many years before that fateful day in Gonzales.   We reveal the critical months of the Summer of 1835, what caused simmering tensions to boil, and how the diplomatic hopes at the start of summer heated up into a full-scale military mission. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders and Alamo Podcaster For A Day, 11-year-old Everly Garcia from San Antonio. Texas Revolution Timeline: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution/revolution-timeline Send 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" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. It's a U.S. National Historic Landmark and part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit TheAlamo.org.

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