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 Real William Barret Travis
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 45: The Real William Barret Travis
He's best known for three words: "Victory or Death." But who was the real William Barret Travis?
We reveal the man behind the famous letter, addressed "To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World," the varied ways this Alamo Defender is remembered by history, and how his written word helps tell the story of Texas throughout the ages. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.
Video of recently donated Travis Statue: https://youtu.be/iCZK74418SY?si=LMmo6ImLrffY4z38
Video showcasing The Travis Letter: https://youtu.be/JRyJkcboY9w?si=zG4STonVOhcJdmS0
"Victory or Death" collection in the Alamo Gift Shop: https://store.thealamo.org/featured-gifts/victory-or-death