A new, more powerful, and updated interpretation of the 18-pounder cannon is coming to the Alamo grounds in the first quarter of 2026.
This updated exhibit will mark the spot where the cannon was believed to have been fired during the 1836 siege in response to Santa Anna’s advancing forces. Positioned at the Southwest Corner of the original Alamo complex, the installation will give visitors a clearer sense of what the battlefield looked and felt like, especially the height of the original walls and the strategic importance of this location.
But this isn’t just about a cannon. The exhibit will also honor the people who were here. One of them was Toribio Losoya, who was born at the mission, lived on the grounds near this spot, and died defending it. His story will be shared through interpretive panels and a statue that help bring his legacy, and the legacy of all the Defenders, into clearer focus.
This is just one of the many new additions being developed as part of the Alamo Plan, which is dedicated to preserving this historic site and helping all guests experience the full story of the Alamo like never before.
