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 185th Commemoration honoring the anniversary of the 1836 Battle of the Alamo will take place from Tuesday, February 23, 2021 through Saturday, March 6, 2021. With the support of our sponsors, these events bring the Alamo’s unique story to life, inspire visitors, and honor all those who lived, fought, and died here. Join us online or in person to Remember the Alamo, and be sure to check out our online silent auction.

All events on the Alamo grounds will follow state and local COVID guidelines.
Capacity limits for events are determined by state and local ordinances and will be enforced.
Masks must be worn at all times when at the Alamo, indoors and outdoors, unless participants are actively eating or drinking.
Social distancing is strongly encouraged.

Special Tours

Living historian demonstrating weapons at the Alamo

Weapons of the Alamo Tour

Interested in learning more about the weapons wielded by the brave Alamo Defenders?  Join one of our living historians on Friday, February 26 as they discuss the weapons used during the Battle of the Alamo. Available in person and virtual!

Alamo Battlefield Tour

Join us for a guided tour on Wednesday, March 3 as we explore the Alamo battlefield, including where the original walls stood, where significant figures fought and died, and how the Mexican Army infiltrated the fort. Available in person and virtual!

After the Battle Tour

What happened after the Battle of the Alamo? Join us on Friday, March 5 as we explore the events that took place after the battle and how the Alamo has continued to hold a place as the center of San Antonio. Available in person and virtual!

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 or visit our Facebook page for special digital content.

Children on a field trip to the Alamo

Virtual
School Day

Students of all ages are invited to learn about the Battle of the Alamo and 1830s life on Wednesday, February 24. The program will be free to schools, and registration is required to receive the access link and packets.

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.

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 27 or online for a panel discussion. Our virtual guided tour will also be offered in Spanish.

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 27 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Texas Bucket List Premiere

The Alamo and the Texas Bucket List have collaborated for their 200th episode that will focus on the Alamo and it's history. Join us for the free premiere in the beautiful Alamo Gardens on Saturday, February 27.

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 Monday, March 1 or visit our Facebook page for special digital content.

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. Join us in person for this free event or visit our Facebook page for special digital content.

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 Friday, March 5 for a special, after-hours theater. Tickets are required to attend this event. Available in person and virtual!

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.

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.

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 and their compatriots, followed by a reading of the Defender names and laying of flowers.