Texas' iconic Alamo reclaims cannon that spent years as a birdbath

It turns out the Alamo's original 1836 cannons are good for more than just defense — they also make a sturdy birdbath. After ...

Alamo acquires rare cannon from 1836 battle

SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo has added a rare piece of Texas history to its collection with the acquisition of a cannon used ...
KRIS-TV

Alamo adds rare 1836 battle cannon to growing historic collection

The Alamo acquired a rare swivel cannon from the 1836 battle, bringing its collection to 11 battle-used pieces with ties to ...
San Antonio Current

San Antonio’s Alamo acquires original cannon used in 1836 battle

The original cannon was acquired in the leadup to the Alamo's 190th anniversary celebration. The Alamo has acquired an ...

The Palmetto Shadows at the Alamo: Why 1836 is a South Carolina story

There is a straight line of courage that runs from the red clay of Saluda County to the limestone walls of an old mission in ...
Texas Public Radio

Kate Rogers compares her legal fight to the battle of the Alamo

Kate Rogers, the former president and CEO of Alamo Trust Inc., says Davy Crockett and the historic defenders of the Alamo ...
Odessa American

Indigenous Peoples Day post revives debate over how the Alamo’s history should be told

On the second Monday of October, the historic Alamo’s official X account posted two messages: one wishing its followers a happy Columbus Day, and another recognizing Indigenous people. “Today, we ...
New York Sun

‘Remember the Alamo,’ but for What? Dispute Over Interpretation of History Leads to Trust CEO’s Ouster

The president and CEO of the Alamo Trust, Kate Rogers, has resigned under pressure from Texas’ lieutenant governor, Dan Patrick, who took issue with views she expressed in a 2023 doctoral dissertation ...