Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 71: Digitizing The Alamo's History

The Alamo has roughly 4,500 artifacts in its collection, including hundreds of rarely-seen documents that are a treasure trove of rich historical detail.

We reveal the Alamo’s groundbreaking efforts to digitize this history, the technology that will make it possible for Alamo enthusiasts from around the world to view it, and how you can be among the first to unlock these secrets from the past. Featuring the Alamo's Vice President of Collections, Curation, Conservation, & Archaeology Dr. Tyler Taylor; the Alamo's Digitization Project Archivist Viviana Guajardo; and the Alamo's Collections Manager Misty Lanham.

Link Coming February 23: The Alamo's Digital Archive

The Alamo's 2025 Commemoration schedule: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/commemoration

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Episode 70: The Texian Military Establishment

In February 1836 - 189 years ago this week - Santa Anna’s Mexican Army is marching closer and closer to San Antonio, where bands of militia men and citizen volunteers are days away from defending the Alamo.
 
Wee reveal the origins of the Texian military establishment, how shifting attitudes toward service shaped both the Texian and Mexican militaries, and how these attitudes impacted who won or lost the Battle of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution as a whole. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.

Dr. Winders' related book: https://www.tamupress.com/book/9781933337760/sacrificed-at-the-alamo/

Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "Before The Siege" - https://youtu.be/O0Naqwvo0dI?si=UoDKhXn80VIg5BGl

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Calling all "Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast" fans!

The Alamo's fireside chat "The Revolution Continues" on February 27 will feature two of our most distinguished podcast guests: Senior Curator Ernesto Rodriguez and former Curator Dr. Bruce Winders. These historians bring a combined nearly 50 years experience of guiding the Alamo site and sharing its story with millions of visitors from across the world.

The fireside chat about the Siege and Battle of the Alamo and the ensuing Runaway Scrape will be be moderated by Emily Baucum, the Alamo's Associate Director of Public Relations, host of the Stories Bigger Than Texas podcast, and EMMY® and Associated Press award-winning storyteller.

"The Revolution Continues" is a free, exclusive event for Friends of the Alamo members in gratitude of their support. Join us for beer, wine, light appetizers, and riveting conversation on Thursday, February 27, at 6 p.m.

If you're not a Friends of the Alamo member, there is still plenty of time to join and reserve your spot for "The Revolution Continues!"

More on "The Revolution Continues:" https://www.thealamo.org/visit/revolution-continues-fireside-chat
Join Friends Of The Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/membership

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Episode 69: The Real Santa Anna

Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna reportedly called himself “The Napoleon of the West.” His opponents called him a dictator. By all accounts, he was a complicated and controversial figure who relished leading an army and clung to power by becoming Mexico’s president multiple times.

We reveal the real Santa Anna: the survivor’s instinct that saw him change political sides and overcome exile, and what popular culture gets wrong about the general who is so central to the Alamo’s story. Featuring Professor Will Fowler from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland.

More on Will Fowler's research: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/modern-languages/people/spanish/wmf1/

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Episode 68: The Alamo Livestock Roundup

Calling all Texans: it is once again time to come to the aid of the Alamo. We are launching the public phase of our fundraising campaign for the Alamo Plan through the Alamo Livestock Roundup, part of the larger Alamo Statewide Stampede.

We reveal how the ranching industry is spearheading the initiative, how it’s all kicking off in the Alamo’s newest public space, and how we are sending a strong signal throughout Texas that the Alamo Plan is moving full steam ahead. Featuring Alamo Trust, Inc. Executive Director Dr. Kate Rogers; Remember The Alamo Foundation Board Member Phil Bakke; and Texas entertaining legend and rancher Red Steagall.

Participate in the Alamo Livestock Roundup and Alamo Statewide Stampede: https://www.thealamo.org/livestock
Join the Alamo at Saddle Up! on March 29: https://www.thealamo.org/saddle-up

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Episode 67: Horses Of The Texas Revolution 

Perhaps no animal is more central to the Alamo story than the horse. Couriers on horseback brought word Santa Anna’s Army was approaching San Antonio, and spread the grim news throughout Texas that the situation at the Alamo went from dire to deadly.

We reveal how the horses of the Texas Revolution got to the Lone Star State, what we’ve learned from old newspaper ads about how they were used, and the artifacts on display now at the Alamo to tell their story. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham.

More on Rodeo Round Up: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/calendar/rodeo-round-up
More on the Alamo Livestock Roundup: https://www.thealamo.org/livestock
How to attend Saddle Up: https://www.thealamo.org/saddle-up

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Episode 66: STEAM Education At The Alamo

More than 155,000 school-aged children visit the Alamo each year. While we hope all of them leave with a newfound love for history, we know not all of them will grow up to be historians. But there’s a good chance many of them will choose careers in STEAM fields. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

We reveal how the Alamo is becoming a leader in STEAM education, the different ways our Alamo experts work in STEAM every day, and how the rich history here at the Alamo is helping forge the jobs of the future. Featuring the Alamo's STEAM Education Specialist Morgan Oldham; the Alamo's Conservator Pam Jary Rosser; the Alamo's Director of Archaeology Dr. Tiffany Lindley; and the Alamo's Researcher Thomas Ledesma.

More on the future Texas Cavaliers Education Center: https://www.thealamo.org/support/alamo-plan/education-center
More on the upcoming Teach The Alamo: STEAM: https://www.thealamo.org/educators/workshops-for-credit/teach-the-alamo-steam
Watch Boat Building activity at local elementary school: https://youtu.be/W1olNbjHPe0?si=eRlkIRwKN9K74673
Watch Excavation activity at local elementary school: https://youtu.be/_yunckKe1HY?si=VDW7Dz1LxZLxVqN6
Educator request form for STEAM Kits: https://forms.office.com/r/i2LWPh6tcj

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Episode 65: The Battle Of New Orleans

Here at the Alamo, we believe all history is connected. That’s why we’re taking you to Louisiana where 210 years ago this week, some two decades before the Battle of the Alamo, a struggle between two nations helped set the stage for conflicts to come.

We reveal what led to the Battle of New Orleans, what the American victory there represented for what would become the State of Texas, and the fireside chat taking place this week at the Alamo to bring this history full circle. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator, Historian, & Lecturer Ernesto Rodriguez.

Join Ernesto for fireside chat at the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/battle-of-new-orleans-fireside-chat
American Battlefield Trust's synopsis of Battle of New Orleans: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/war-1812/battles/new-orleans

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Episode 64: The Real James Bowie

As we turn the calendar to a new year, we remember an Alamo Defender who also used the new year to forge a fresh start. On January 1, 1830, James Bowie officially moved to Texas.

We reveal the real James Bowie: how he became internationally known as a fearless knife-fighter, his marriage into a prominent San Antonio family, and what we know about his final moments from his sickbed defending the Alamo. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders and historian, reenactor, and author Jack Edmondson.

Read Dr. Bruce Winders' essay on Bowie: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/james-bowie
Read Dr. Bruce Winders' essay on Bowie's San Saba mine search: https://www.thealamo.org/remember/james-bowie/bowies-silver
See James Bowie statue at the Alamo: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyBaucumSATX/posts/1166784951477252

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Episode 63: Plaza De Valero

As we close out a year of unprecedented growth at the Alamo, we are celebrating a major milestone in the Alamo Plan: this week, the pedestrian-friendly Plaza De Valero will be open for the community and visitors to enjoy.

We reveal what you’ll see at Plaza De Valero, why this community space is so vital, and how it will become the premiere gathering space in the heart of downtown San Antonio. Featuring Alamo Trust, Inc., Executive Director Dr. Kate Rogers.

More on Plaza De Valero: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/whats-at-the-alamo/plaza-de-valero
More on the Mission Gate & Lunette Exhibit: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/whats-at-the-alamo/mission-gate-and-lunette

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