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
The Esparza Family Reunion
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 139: The Esparza Family Reunion
Two brothers, Gregorio and Francisco Esparza, fought on opposite sides of the Texas Revolution. During the Battle of the Alamo, Gregorio manned a cannon inside the Alamo Church while his wife and children huddled for safety just steps away in the Sacristy.
We reveal how, 190 years later, the Esparza family carries on their legacies, the artifacts that have survived the centuries, and how a family reunion this summer ensures their stories are never forgotten. Featuring Esparza descendants Peggy Huizar Guerrero, Erlinda Huizar, and Benny Garza.
See Gregorio Esparza portrait: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAlamo/posts/pfbid02oE8PRnvjvgjG1CnKV8am4EfwXddXWUY4MM7BmuSYwk7w7S6QSupbfFQkJWiB51tyl
See Isabel Esparza wedding jacket: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyBaucumSATX/posts/this-satin-brocade-wedding-jacket-was-worn-in-1893-by-isabel-esparza-the-grandda/858688762286874/
Esparza family website: https://gregorioesparzaalamodescendants.org
