Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
"Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" is the official podcast of the Alamo. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit theAlamo.org.
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Phil Collins & The Alamo
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 18: Phil Collins & The Alamo
A British rock star became one of the largest collectors of Alamo artifacts in the world.
In honor of Phil Collins and his upcoming birthday on January 30th, today we reveal how he became so fascinated by the Alamo, take you behind the scenes of his many visits to the Shrine of Texas Liberty, and the legacy this British music legend leaves upon the Alamo City. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez and excerpts from Phil Collins' 2014 speech at the Alamo.
Watch full Phil Collins speech and press conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-bxIodC8IM&t=1023s
Buy Phil Collins' book from the Alamo Gift Shop: https://store.thealamo.org/the-alamo-and-beyond-a-collector-s-journey
