Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 105: The Battle Of Concepción

In October 1835, the Texas Revolution is in its early days and the front lines are moving ever closer to the Alamo.
 
We reveal the battle that took place at one of our sister missions in San Antonio, what it divulged about the strengths and weaknesses of both sides, and the rift left in its wake among top Texas leaders. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.

Plan a visit to Mission Concepción: https://www.nps.gov/saan/planyourvisit/concepcion.htm
Learn more about Mission Concepción's parish: https://www.missionconcepcion.org
Watch the Alamo's video about Mission Concepción: https://youtu.be/tlAgaZHJVeE
Read Samuel Maverick's diary from the time period: https://www.sonsofdewittcolony.org/bexarmaverick.htm

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Episode 104: The Alamo Love Triangle
 
Most Alamo enthusiasts know the Alamo Church did not have a roof during the 1836 Battle. What’s lesser known is why.
 
We reveal the love triangle that changed the course of Alamo history, the crime of passion that led to a master stone mason fleeing town, and the aftermath that left the fated church unfinished. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham.

Take a virtual tour of the Alamo Church: https://www.thealamo.org/church-virtual-tour

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Episode 103: Archaeological Finds Near The Alamo Church
 
For the past six months, the Alamo’s archaeology team has been excavating the area just outside the Alamo Church: the perimeter of one of the world’s most famous historic structures.
 
We reveal the astounding discovery from the Spanish Mission, the pieces of weapons unearthed from the world-famous Battle of the Alamo, and the work still to come that will bring forth new information on a more modern era of Alamo history. Featuring the Alamo's Director of Archaeology Dr. Tiffany Lindley and Alamo Staff Archaeologist Gabriella Zaragosa.

View artifacts discussed in episode: https://www.thealamo.org/podcast/episode-103

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Episode 102: The Battle Of Gonzales

“Come and take it!” Those four words and a gunshot marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution on October 2, 1835 – 190 years ago today.
 
We reveal what led to the Battle of Gonzales, how its battle cry evokes the spirit of the American Revolution, and what became of the cannon at the center of this fight. Featuring the Alamo's Researcher Thomas Ledesma.

Essay by former Alamo curator Dr. Bruce Winders in events leading up to the Battle of Gonzales: https://officialalamo.medium.com/1835-the-summer-of-discontent-4140e784e817

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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

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Episode 100: The Texas Centennial
 
It’s a big day for us at the Alamo Podcast. Not only are we celebrating our two-year anniversary – it's our 100th episode. We are marking the occasion with a special look at the Texas Centennial.

We reveal how the Lone Star State celebrated 100 years of independence, where on Alamo grounds you’ll see symbols of the milestone, and the efforts in Dallas to preserve that critical first century of Texas history. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Historian Ernesto Rodriguez and the Dallas Historical Society's Director of Education David Lee.

Digital copy of book “Monuments Erected by the State of Texas to Commemorate the Centenary of Texas Independence:" https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uiug.30112040449586&seq=21&view=thumb
More on Dallas Historical Society: https://www.dallashistory.org
Video of Dallas Historical Society's Alamo diorama: https://vimeo.com/679258823
Photos of Dallas Historical Society's Alamo diorama: https://www.dallashistory.org/exhibitions/#1725643784862-5e257fa1-3e9d

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Episode 99: The Republic Of Texas Navy
 
The Texas Navy safeguarded the Texas coastline for nearly 10 years - a proud, if lesser known, facet of the fight to forge and maintain a free and independent Texas.
 
Wee reveal the humble origins of the Texas Navy, the expensive yet effective efforts to bolster the seafaring force, and how a power struggle between its commander and a war-hero president culminated in a voyage to the Navy’s final battle. Featuring author and independent historian Jonathan Jordan.

More on Jonathan Jordan's book "Lone Star Navy:" https://www.amazon.com/Lone-Star-Navy-Shaping-American/dp/1597970530
See photo of Texas Navy uniform plates in the Alamo's collection: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyBaucumSATX/posts/1008157857339963

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Episode 98: The Travis Letter's Journey Home

With the Alamo under siege, Lt. Col. William Barret Travis penned a letter to the people of Texas and all Americans in the world. His passionate plea for help is now one of the most treasured artifacts in all of Texas.
 
We reveal the successful effort to bring the Travis Letter back home to the Alamo, for good: the plans for where to display it, and how its words remain so resonant today. Featuring Alamo Trust, Inc., Executive Director Dr. Kate Rogers; the Alamo's Senior Historian Ernesto Rodriguez; the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham; and the Alamo's Collections Manager Misty Lanham.

Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "The Travis Letter" - https://youtu.be/88HptwIU1rM?si=uQ9LQKi8POfzCpYY
Watch video from The Travis Letter's 2024 return to the Alamo: https://youtu.be/JRyJkcboY9w?si=toYvTQlMGQ5y-Rah

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Episode 97: What Is A Mission?
 
Before it was a world-famous battle site, and before it was called the Alamo, the land we know today was a humble Spanish Mission - a place to expand an empire – through faith and education.
 
We reveal what is a mission: why they moved around, how San Antonio came to have so many, and the legacy of people who called our missions home. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Historian Ernesto Rodriguez.

2025 World Heritage Festival: https://www.worldheritagefestival.org
The Alamo's Mission Days event: https://www.thealamo.org/visit/mission-day

Bonus Rewind Episode ⏮️ "Connecting The San Antonio Missions - https://youtu.be/QJQ2cpWT1Qo?si=g0gwaYkprjjbNO6D

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Episode 96: The Texans & The Comanches
 
The Comanches rode through history on horseback, earning a reputation as formidable foes on the frontier. The Indigenous tribe both served as witness and played an active role in every era of Texas history.

We reveal how the Comanches first encountered Spanish settlers, the part they played in the fight for Texas independence, and how their renowned battle skills led to a warfare game changer. Featuring The Texas Center's Dr. Don Frazier from Schreiner University.

More on Dr. Frazier's book "Frontier Texas:" https://www.amazon.com/Frontier-Texas-History-Borderland-1880/dp/1880510839
Texas State Historical Association article on the Comanches: https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/comanche-indians
View photos of the Alamo's Colt revolvers: https://www.thealamo.org/podcast/episode-95

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