Topping Out Ceremony to Celebrate Construction Milestone for the Texas Cavaliers Education Center

The Alamo will host a Topping Out Ceremony to commemorate a significant milestone in the construction of the Texas Cavaliers Education Center, a key component of the progressing Alamo Plan. Scheduled to open on March 6, 2026, this state-of-the-art facility will serve as a dynamic educational hub, welcoming 250,000 students annually. The Center will feature immersive learning environments, including an early learners hub, STEAM lab, orientation theater, distance learning studio, agricultural garden, and outdoor learning stair.

Attendees will have the opportunity to sign the final construction beam before it is raised, marking this pivotal phase of the project.

WHEN:
   Wednesday, May 14, 2025
   10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

•    10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. -  Beam signing for students and attendees
•    11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. -  Official ceremony and beam raising

WHERE:
   Alamo Grounds – Texas Cavaliers Education Center Construction Site
   Located behind the Alamo Church

WHO:

•    Dr. Dawn Buckingham, Texas Land Commissioner
•    Jeff Bailey, Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation
•    Dr. Kate Rogers, Executive Director, Alamo Trust, Inc.

About Alamo Trust, Inc. | Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that oversees the daily operations at the Alamo and the implementation of the Alamo Plan. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness living history, experience authentic artifacts, and explore an iconic landmark that shaped the country. Visit theAlamo.org.