T H E   A L A M O

San Antonio, Texas

Lieutenant Col. William Barret Travis' desperate call for reinforcements was answered by 32 brave men who somehow passed through the surrounding Mexican forces to gain entry into the Alamo. This memorial pays tribute to not only their bravery for joining in the fight, but also for laying down their lives in the pursuit of liberty.

Here's a close-up of the Long Barrack. Owned by the State of Texas and operated and maintained by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the Alamo Complex is certainly a national treasure of epic significance. No wonder so many people from around the world make a point of visiting this fine historical sight.

Let's check out the Long Barrack Museum. Established in 1968 using the original remains of the Long Barrack, the museum contains exhibits that trace through the Alamo's historic past as well as the Clara Driscoll Theater where you can watch an orientation film every 20 minutes.

Here's a Spanish hospital exhibit. The doorway is covered with Plexiglas so I cannot venture any further. Hmmmm, I wonder, when the hospital was in its heyday way back then, how did the people get past the Plexiglas?

A millstone brought to Texas by Canary Island Colonists. I'm sure you've heard the old saying, "I've got a millstone tied around my neck." Well, here's the millstone. I can't seem to find the rope, however. I guess this stone was once used for jewelry? I'm thinking, the folks back then must have had some really strong necks!