On February 23, 1836, Santa Anna and his Army of Operations entered Béxar and the Alamo became a fortress for the rebel fighters, a hiding place for most of the women and children of San Antonio ...

“The Alamo has functioned as a Roman Catholic mission, fortress compound and garrison, the site of one of the most famous battles in Texas history, a commercial area and an entertainment setting. Its ...

The Alamo, originally known as the Mission San Antonio de Valero, has roots that stretch back to the early 18th century.