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. It's a U.S. National Historic Landmark and part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit TheAlamo.org.
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Safeguarding The Alamo's Artifacts Against Every Scenario
Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 101: Safeguarding The Alamo's Artifacts Against Every Scenario
From power outages and pipe breaks, to floods and fires: the Alamo, like any museum or cultural site, must be prepared.
We reveal how the Shrine of Texas Liberty safeguards artifacts against the worst-case scenario, what our experts have learned from disasters far and wide, and what you can learn from their best practices. Featuring the Alamo's Head Conservator Pam Rosser, the Alamo's Collections Manager Misty Lanham, the Alamo's Lead Registrar Stephanie Prichard, and The Texas Center's Dr. Don Frazier.
How to help the Texas Hill Country recover from the July 4 flood: https://www.communityfoundation.net
TX-CERA's emergency resources: https://www.txcera.org
FEMA's advice on saving family treasures: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/recover/save-family-treasures
