What is the Alamo?

This section is dedicated to preserving what the Alamo stood and does stand for. Learn about the mission that became a fortress and then a shrine to fallen heroes. From its modest beginnings as a church mission to its critical role in the Texas Revolution, read about the history of this Texas landmark. Articles about what the Alamo is, the ideals of the Alamo, and reinforcements that fought so hard to make it in time are all listed here.

Learn about the origins and true meaning of the famous battle cry “Remember the Alamo!” Find out why that declaration is as famous today as it was nearly 200 years ago. Whether you are a curious learner or a knowledgeable Alamo scholar, you can appreciate and understand what the Alamo really is.