San Antonio Adventure: Remember the Alamo!

In , Texas was in a state of revolutionary flux.

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War had caused the former Mexican state to break away, and now, Texas was up for grabs. Six different groups were anxious to get their hands on it:. On this night, the confederation of Anglos and Tejanos powerful Hispanic landowners were barricaded inside the Alamo. In the early hours of Mar. Among the group were about men. After nearly two weeks of gaining and losing footholds in the town of San Antonio, the Mexican Army had caught up to them and was at the fort's door.

So even if you've heard the expression "remember the Alamo," have you ever wondered why the battle is memorialized? We'll get to that soon. A Part of History.

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The Alamo became a U. Army outpost and depot.

It was during this period that the Army added the Alamo's famous bell-shaped top. Army departed the Alamo and established Fort Sam Houston to replace it in The remaining grounds of the Alamo compound were divided and sold for various uses.

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The Catholic Church claimed ownership of the remaining mission buildings, while the city maintained ownership of the roads that passed through the mission grounds in front of the old church. The mission compound lost its southern border and a vital part of its identity. The Alamo was even used as a commercial warehouse until the State of Texas purchased it in the s. Visit The Alamo A historic destination for the entire family. Events At The Alamo Exciting events and activities!