Alamo Tour (Texas Country Reporter)

We'll take a whole new look at the battle of the Alamo, and discover the historic sites scattered around modern-day San Antonio.

Dean Kirkpatrick
The Alamo Story and Battleground Tour
San Antonio, TX

TCR #1368, 11-16-2013

[derekstocker]

The Alamo, what a fabulous piece of American and also Texas history. What a shame that so much of the original site is now lost under newer buildings, but so much history still to see and appreciate the great sacrifice that was given here...Thanks guys, really like this video.

[memyself-nd-i]

I was there, October 2011, I loved it. really want to go back. Texas is a wonderful state. Hope to move back there one day. I lived in El Paso for 6 years

[goldstaroutfitters]

Great piece, and eternal thanks to the initiative of Mr. Kirkpatrick for all of us...

[Al-flgq]

My buddy's middle school class goes there every year and he said it never gets old seeing it.  Every time I am in San Antonio I visit the Alamo and I agree.

[dougster]

Also travel 80miles South East to Gonzales Tx and go see the "come and take it " cannon at the Gonzales Museum and read about the battle that happened there!

[A.G.]

Ich war da, 1986 zum 150 Jahrestag der Unabhängigkeit des Lon Star Staat Texas, greetings from Germany ❤.

[johnnypierce]

Mr. Kirkpatrick
Have you read the book on the Diary of the Lt. Jose Enrique dela Peña, where he tells of the events that happened at the Alamo.
Texas A&M authenticated the Diary and it was published, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas stopped publication, but still a few got out .
My brother has a copy .

[luisrodriguez]

The Alamo church (Misión de El Álamo), built by the spanish in 1718, and founded by Fray Antonio de Olivares, plus the Presidio of San Antonio de Bejar are the origin of the actual San Antonio. That’s history too.Regards from Spain.

[johnadams]

Some people that visit the Alamo say they are "disappointed" with what remains of that historic site. After the battle, much of the Alamo was destroyed by the Mexican Army in order to eliminate the Alamo being used as a military fort and barracks in the future. The grounds stood empty for a time but the US army decided to repair and upgrade what remained and use it for limited military purposes. San Antonio grew up around the old mission and turned into a Tourist trap. The Post Office was built where Travis was killed during the battle, and other businesses took over what was once part of the mission. Some people call it progress, others, not so much. Reclaiming the real estate of the original grounds would be too expensive so I doubt that would ever happen.

[stevevail]

I salute all those men who died at Alamo and thru out Texas!!!

[victorcontreras]

Wow, I'm glad there is a book of this type and information! I've made it a point to buy one as soon as I can. Many thanks to the author for making this great source of knowledge possible⚠️

[jcextranow]

What a passionate story of heroism and sacrifice.

[normanpotts]

I have an ancestor who died there. Galba Fuqua, who was one of the youngest defenders.

[tedebear]

Hello this is Ted from Texas. First time Watcher and subscriber. By myself if I am a living historian of the Civil War. Confederate side. I understand the importance of the Alamo and how sacred it is preserve the history of it. Every time I go there I get goosebumps and field completely at ease. I do most of my Civil War re-enacting Gettysburg Pennsylvania. Thank you for the brief education. I will have to get the book. Is it for sale at the Alamo bookstore? Thank you again and have a great weekend.

[DICKSMITH]

Want a great Texas History book?  "Lone Star" by T.R. Fehrenbach

[robertchrich]

RIP TO THOSE WHO DIED FOR FREEDOM... FROM THE UK

[uptoproofingdisastersoluti]

My dad showed me a history book in Spanish that talks about all the texicans/mexicans heroes that fought for texas. Our texas history books forget all about those heroes that died for texas. Cool vid found the book on Amazon I'd love to hear the other side of the story one day

[CesarMartinez-knyy]

Me gustaría que los reportajes qué usted realice, también sean en español, creo qué tendría más suscriptores a su canal, gracias por enseñar la historia de Texas, saludos cordiales desde Esmeraldas-Ecuador 👍👏🤠

[johnpierce]

Amazing how big the Alamo was, people just see it how it is now and think that's all it was

[LouieNeira]

I have mixed feelings; the Alamo grounds are indeed a scared place, but it's located next to a three-story mall and in the center of a shop-filled plaza which caters to tourism (understandably), but it's like putting the Vatican in the middle of Disneyland.