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
Texas' 4th Of July
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 40: Texas' 4th Of July
As we celebrate Independence Day next week in the United States, Texas has a special connection to the 4th Of July.
Today we reveal how the path to statehood prompted Texas to have its own 4th Of July, why the young Republic chose to join the United States, and the hidden Texas symbol you can spot in the United States flag. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez.
Read former Alamo curator Dr. Bruce Winders' essay on Texas annexation: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/military-occupation/independence-and-annexation
See etching of Texas Annexation ceremony: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/military-occupation
Join the Alamo July 5 for Stars & Stripes Salute concert: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/stars-stripes-salute
