FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Alamo Will be Closed Tomorrow and Will Reopen Saturday, Feb. 20
CONTACT
Kevin Femmel, Alamo Trust, Inc.
kfemmel@thealamo.org
Office (210) 225-1391x3005
Mobile (210) 836-8616
After being closed since Sunday due to extreme weather, the Alamo will resume normal operating hours and reopen for visitors at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20. The site will remain closed tomorrow, Feb. 19. Limited Alamo staff will spend time preparing the site on Friday for reopening on Saturday.
The Alamo's special in-person event "An Evening With Heroes" has been rescheduled from Saturday, Feb. 20 to Friday, March 5. Visitors who have purchased tickets for history talks or free-timed tickets to enter the Church for the days that the Alamo was closed can have their purchases refunded or tours rescheduled at their discretion. For reservation changes, please email tours@thealamo.org.
Starting Feb. 23, the Alamo will host 12 days of special virtual and in-person events for Battle of the Alamo Commemoration between Feb. 23 and March 6. Visitors can expect to see the 18-pounder cannon replica and southwest corner ramp in Alamo Plaza by the end of March. Read more about the 18-pounder cannon replica.
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.