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
The Mission Gate & Lunette
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 39: The Mission Gate & Lunette
A gateway to history: the Alamo's latest outdoor exhibit, the Mission Gate & Lunette, represents the main gate of the historic mission-fort.
Today we reveal the history behind the interpretation, the artistic technique used by local artisans to give us a window into the past, and how the exhibit gives us a newfound appreciation for the size and scale of the Alamo site. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Interpretation Tom Castanos and artisans Carlos Cortes, Adan Cortes, and Cordero Cortes from San Antonio-based Studio Cortes.
More about Studio Cortes: https://www.studiocortes.com/
Photos of the Mission Gate & Lunette unveiling: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/829752839189296
Video from the Mission Gate & Lunette unveiling: https://youtu.be/mQhKagvi_sk?si=PbSO_ER8-qcPjFnC
Plan your visit to the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/plan-your-visit/
