The Alamo Hosting Special Programming For Independence Day Weekend

Celebrate the fourth of July at the Alamo with a weekend full of special living history programming and live music.

From Friday, July 2 through Sunday, July 4, the Alamo's Living Historians will perform immersive demonstrations on 1800s weapons, artillery, medicine, cooking, and games. Programming will also feature a large Declaration of Independence coloring station for children, a special musket firing demonstration in Alamo Plaza, and firing drills are appropriate for children.

The festivities will kick off with an inspiring musical performance by Fort Sam's 323d Army Band at 10 a.m. Friday, July 2.

What:     Independence Day Weekend Special Programming at the Alamo

Who:      Public

When:    Friday, July 2 - Sunday, July 4; 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day

Where:  The Alamo
               300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

About Alamo Trust, Inc. | Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo serves as a sacred memorial to all those who lived, fought and died there. Visitors pay homage to the heroes of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo, a defining moment in Texas History. Alamo Trust, Inc., or the Alamo, tells that story of Texas independence, as part of its 300-year history to over 1.6 million visitors every year. To visit the Alamo is to witness living history, experience authentic artifacts and admire an iconic landmark that shaped the country. Visit thealamo.org.