Most Texans are familiar with the Alamo as the site of one of the most well-known battles in the Texas Revolution. Fewer are familiar with the historic site’s role in Mexican Independence.
On September 16, 1810, Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costillo kicked off the Mexican War of Independence with the Grito de Dolores – a call to arms still celebrated as Mexico’s Independence Day. San Antonio saw three consequential battles in the war for independence, most notably, the Battle of Medina, the deadliest battle in the history of Texas. Those fighting against Spanish rule who survived the battle were imprisoned at the Alamo, and many were executed. More than a third of San Antonio's population died during the war, an enormous toll on any community.
- Participate in an in-depth walking tour with the Alamo Education Team
- Hear about the Alamo as a military fort for the Spanish and then Mexican armies
- See artifacts from the era of Mexican Independence
Teachers receive a 6 CPE certificate upon participation. There is a one-hour break for lunch on your own.