Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast

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Preserving Precious Alamo Artifacts May 01, 2025

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Episode 81: Preserving Precious Alamo Artifacts
As the calendar turns to May, the Alamo celebrates Preservation Month. Our responsibility to preserve Texas history includes the preservation of precious artifacts.
We reveal the latest artifacts to be added to the Alamo’s vault, how our team of experts finds artifacts of interest, and why the Alamo is always on the lookout for new treasures. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Curation Nathan Jones.
View photos of newly-acquired artifacts: https://www.thealamo.org/podcast/episode-81
Donate your artifacts to the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/artifacts

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San Jacinto's Infamous Prisoner Apr 24, 2025

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Episode 80: San Jacinto's Infamous Prisoner
The 18-minute Battle of San Jacinto proved to be a decisive victory for Texas, ensuring its independence and the establishment of a Republic. But in its wake, some unfinished business remained: what to do with a prisoner of war who happened to be the opponent’s President and General?
We reveal the events that unfolded 189 years ago this week when Santa Anna became a prisoner of war, and his attempts to stay alive and escape during his seven months as San Jacinto’s Infamous Prisoner. Featuring independent author and historian James Bevill, and the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.
Read Dr. Winders' essay on Santa Anna's capture: https://officialalamo.medium.com/the-capture-of-santa-anna-83454a5ffdc5
James Bevill's book "The Paper Republic:" https://www.amazon.com/Paper-Republic-Struggle-Credit-Independence/dp/1933979259

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San Jacinto - Brief Battle, Long Legacy Apr 17, 2025

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Episode 79: San Jacinto - Brief Battle, Long Legacy
The Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836, lasted just 18 minutes. The brief battle leaves a long legacy as the decisive win gained Texas its hard-fought independence.
We reveal the battle from a descendant historian’s perspective, and the impact of San Jacinto on both world politics and the ordinary people living in its wake. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham.
Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "The Battle Of San Jacinto" - https://youtu.be/gEfEu8D69Yo?si=FcoeTIXC7lmwmOZR
Join our Friends of the Alamo "Battle of San Jacinto Fireside Chat:" https://www.thealamo.org/visit/battle-of-san-jacinto-fireside-chat
More on San Jacinto Day Celebration at battle site: https://www.sanjacinto-museum.org/Visit/Calendar/San_Jacinto_Day_Celebration/

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Why The Alamo? Apr 10, 2025

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Episode 78: Why The Alamo?
There are places around the world that become part of the cultural zeitgeist. You hear the name and instantly understand its importance. The Alamo is one of those places.
We reveal why - why the Alamo, over and over and over through the centuries, found itself in the crossroads of history. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez.
Plan your visit: https://www.thealamo.org/plan-your-visit/
Join Friends of the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/membership

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Inside The Archaeology Lab Apr 03, 2025

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Episode 77: Inside The Archaeology Lab
The largest continuous archaeological excavation on Alamo grounds is now complete. For the past year and a half, our archaeology team has combed the earth outside the Long Barrack and discovered around 250,000 artifacts.
We reveal what’s now happening inside the archaeology lab, the rare finds giving us a fresh glimpse at frontier life, and a sneak peek at the upcoming work to find even more unearthed history on Alamo grounds. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Archaeology Dr. Tiffany Lindley and Alamo Staff Archaeologist and Material Culture Specialist Kat Jenkins.
Follow the Alamo's archaeology updates: https://www.thealamo.org/support/preservation/updates
Watch how artifacts are cleaned inside the archaeology lab: https://youtu.be/V-ljUPAbGAA?si=-lVnVLnutHCkxBC1

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The Goliad Massacre Mar 27, 2025

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Episode 76: The Goliad Massacre
Three weeks after the stunning defeat at the Alamo, the Texas revolutionaries suffered another gut-wrenching loss. On this day 189 years ago – March 27, 1836 – hundreds of Texas soldiers were executed, in what would become known as the Goliad Massacre.
We reveal the unease Mexican leaders felt before carrying out Santa Anna’s execution orders, the heartbreaking hope the Texans felt right up until their deaths, and how “Remember Goliad” became forever linked to the battle cry, “Remember The Alamo.” Featuring Presidio la Bahía director and historian Scott McMahon.
Visit Presidio la Bahía: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/presidio-la-bahia

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The Battle Of Coleto Creek Mar 20, 2025

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Episode 75: The Battle Of Coleto Creek
With Texans reeling from the fall of the Alamo, the front lines of battle shift about 90 miles southeast of San Antonio to the town of Goliad. After two days of fighting, the Texas troops - under a leadership wracked with indecision - surrender.
We reveal how the Battle of Coleto Creek unfolded 189 years ago today, as the troops who tried to come to the aid of the Alamo now faced their own fight. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez and Presido la Bahía Director & Historian Scott McMahon.
Plan your visit to Fannin Battleground: https://thc.texas.gov/historic-sites/fannin-battleground

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The Runaway Scrape Mar 13, 2025

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Episode 74: The Runaway Scrape

The Alamo has fallen. Panic grips the frontier. People of all ages, all walks of life – from landowners to shopkeepers, family men to politicians – flee their homes with little more than the clothes on their backs and what they can carry, struggling to beat the Mexican Army east.
We reveal the origins of the Runaway Scrape, the desperate conditions its refugees encountered on flooded roads, and how this fight for survival helped forge the Texas identity now recognized around the world. Featuring historian and professor Dr. Stephen Hardin, author of the new book "Texian Exodus."

Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "After The Battle" - https://youtu.be/QZ18944OJe4?si=EwuAAO66VPF-jQJh

More on Dr. Hardin and his books: https://stephenlhardin.com/

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The Battle Of The Alamo's Survivors Mar 06, 2025

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Episode 73: The Battle Of The Alamo's Survivors
Today is March 6, 2025 - the 189th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo. That’s one year for every known Defender who sacrificed everything for Texas freedom. Among those Defenders were people caught in the crossfire who survived, and whose lives were spared.
We reveal the vivid memories of these eyewitnesses to history and how they were sent to tell a story of defeat, but instead shared the accounts that ensured people the world over would always Remember The Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's Former Senior Director of Interpretation, Volunteers & Living History Sherri Driscoll and Alamo History Interpreter Summer Frazier.
Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "The Battle Of The Alamo" - https://youtu.be/2hEZ4NoLlWI?si=3GCm5ncqoX6ZCT7K
Read Joe's account of the Battle of the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/battle-and-revolution/joes-account
Learn more about Susanna Dickinson: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/stories-of-texas-women/susanna-dickinson
Learn more about the Navarro Sisters: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/stories-of-texas-women/navarro-sisters

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Behind The Alamo's Walls Feb 27, 2025

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Episode 72: Behind The Alamo's Walls
Imagine being inside the Alamo compound 189 years ago this week. The Alamo is under siege with regular cannon fire from Mexican soldiers, a form of both physical and psychological warfare.
We reveal what life was like behind the Alamo’s walls in the weeks, days, hours and minutes leading up to the fateful Battle of the Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's Researcher Thomas Ledesma.
Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "The Siege Of The Alamo" - https://youtu.be/EqTzpbwM4Jk?si=S9N4iNQ9QtgOJ6Ip
Join the Alamo for Commemoration events: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/commemoration

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