Commemoration | The Alamo

Remember the
Battle of the Alamo

Each year, we honor the 13-day siege leading up to the Alamo with corresponding days of special events and programming free to the public as well as special paid experiences. The annual Commemoration honoring the anniversary of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo will take place from Wednesday, February 23, 2022 through Sunday, March 6, 2022. With gratitude and appreciation to our presenting sponsor, Grunt Style, these events bring the Alamo’s unique story to life, inspire visitors, and honor all those who lived, fought, and died here.

Special Events

Mexican troops arrive in San Antonio

La Gran Marcha del Ejercito Mexicano

February 23 is the moment at which the Texians and Tejanos realize that they are outnumbered and ill-prepared. Witness the arrival of the Mexican Army. Join us in person for this free event.

Reenactment of Travis writing letter in front of the Alamo Church

Never Surrender or Retreat

Colonel William Travis’ impassioned call for reinforcements leaves the Alamo. Join us in person for this free event or visit our Facebook page for special digital content.

Children on a field trip to the Alamo

School Day

Students of all ages are invited to learn about the Battle of the Alamo and 1830s life on Friday, February 25. The program will be free to schools, and registration is required to receive the access link and packets.

Living historian seated on steps with a lantern

Tejanos at the Alamo

Explore Tejano life during the Texas Revolution. Join us in person for this free event on Saturday, February 26 or online for a panel discussion.

Texas Fest

The Alamo and Grunt Style will collaborate on a new event celebrating Texas and veteran owned businesses and featuring live entertainment. Join us in person for this free event on Saturday, February 26 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Immortal 32 Ceremony in front of the Alamo

The Immortal 32 Arrive!

Travis’ pleas for reinforcements is answered by 32 men from Gonzales, riding through enemy lines to join the woefully undermanned Texas garrison. Witness their arrival at this free, live living history event on Tuesday, March 1.

Four Living Historians with a cannon in front of Alamo Church — Portrait of Living Historians at The Alamo on Saturday Sept 30th, 2017. (Josh Huskin for The Alamo)

Texas Independence Day Celebration

Did you know that Texas was its own country for almost ten years? Come celebrate Texas Independence—declared on March 2, 1836—at the Alamo, with music and living history demonstrations throughout the day.

Grand Lodge freemasons marching to the Alamo

The Alamo Observance

The Grand Lodge of Texas will honor the freemasons who perished at the Alamo. The Grand Master will lay a wreath in front of the chapel and will speak about the history of freemasonry in Texas. Join us for this free event.

Living historians re-enact the night before the siege

An Evening with Heroes

What would it have been like to be present at the Alamo during the siege leading up to the battle? Join us on Saturday, March 5 for a special, after-hours theater. Tickets are required to attend this event, and will be available soon.

Floral wreaths in front of the Alamo to remember the Defenders

Dawn at the Alamo

Join us for a commemorative ceremony on the morning of March 6 that will honor the sacrifice of the Alamo Defenders at dawn. Dawn at the Alamo describes the events leading up to the morning hour of the Alamo battle, and includes readings, vignettes, music, wreath-laying, and a musket volley.

SRT members in front of the cenotaph for a ceremony

After the Fall

This program, presented in partnership with the Alamo Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, commemorates the aftermath of the Battle of the Alamo. This year’s program will feature guest speaker, TBD. Join us for this free event.

Speaker at a podium in front of Alamo Church

Remember the Defenders

Take part in this solemn evening ceremony that remembers the Defenders of the Alamo who gave their lives in the name of Texas Independence on March 6, 1836. Hear the words of the Defenders, followed by a reading of the Defender names.