The Alamo

Historic site San Antonio, Texas, United States
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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 a part of the San Antonio Missions World Heritage Site. The Alamo is a significant historical landmark that showcases the rich history of Texas and the United States

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San Antonio with Kids

San Antonio with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Alamo, which was originally a Spanish mission, and learned about the Battle of the Alamo that took place in 1836 when Texans were fighting for independence from Mexico

Highlights: The kids loved learning about the history of the Alamo and the Battle of the Alamo. They especially enjoyed the graphic novel we read about the Alamo ✨