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Anthropologists' quest to save an Alamo cannon - MSNThe Alamo, a symbol of Texas' rich history, is home to many artifacts from its storied past. Among these is a unique battle cannon that recently became the focus of an intense preservation effort ...
An 18th-century bronze cannon used in the Battle of the Alamo has been the subject of a preservation effort to remove an unusual substance that was growing mysteriously on its surface.
The cannon has been appraised for insurance coverage at $10,000. It may be priceless if its link to the Alamo is proven through family papers, railroad records or newspaper clips, Dimmick said.
That well-traveled cannon, now on display at the Alamo, will be dedicated at a ceremony at 2:30 p.m. Saturday to acknowledge those who helped get it there in late 2010. While it has not been ...
The cannon is thought to be one of 13 dug up in 1852, near Houston and Alamo streets, for a fence built for local pioneer Samuel Maverick.
A historic cannon that was dedicated at The Alamo on Jan. 24, 2015, is positioned in a side room within the shrine. The San Jacinto Battleground Conservancy hosted a dedication for the Alamo ...
Conservators have revealed new details about two cannons used during the Texas Revolution’s 1836 Battle of the Alamo. The Rio Grande Cannon and Spanish Cannon returned home to the Alamo in San ...
The Alamo, a symbol of Texas’ rich history, is home to many artifacts from its storied past. Among these is a unique battle cannon that recently became the focus of an intense preservation ...
Visitors to the Alamo on Saturday were treated to Cannon Fest: Artillery of the Texas Revolution, a free event exploring the cannon and artillery of the Texas Revolution. The celebration, which ...
New Alamo exhibit offers replica of iconic cannon fired in 1836 battle History comes to life through 18-pounder Losoya House exhibit free to public Nature Beginning of dialog window.
The Alamo, a symbol of Texas' rich history, is home to many artifacts from its storied past. Among these is a unique battle cannon that recently became the focus of an intense preservation effort ...
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Bronze Alamo Cannon Spared From Mysterious 'Growing' Substance - MSNAn 18th-century bronze cannon used in the Battle of the Alamo has been the subject of a preservation effort to remove an unusual substance that was growing mysteriously on its surface.
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