The Church, or Shrine, has become the most recognizable structure on the Alamo grounds. Originally a Spanish mission church (1755-1793), it later played a vital role in the 1836 Battle …

Originally named the Misión San Antonio de Valero, it was one of the early Spanish missions in Texas, built to convert American tribes to Christianity. The mission was secularized in 1793 …

Have you ever wondered what the different rooms in the Alamo Church are and what they were used for? 🤔 On today's Ask the Alamo, Senior Curator, Historian, and Lecturer of Alamo History...

Explore the front of the famous Alamo shrine, the marks left by the 1836 Battle and how the structure changed throughout history. The famous bell-shaped Alamo Parapet was built by the …

It should be no surprise that the first known photograph taken in Texas (1849) would be of the Alamo Church. Thirteen years after the battle the iconography of the Church had already been …

Originally built as the chapel of the Mission San Antonio de Valero, what is today known as the Alamo Church is one of the most recognizable and essential pieces of history at The Alamo in …

Schedule a guided tour, book a self guided experience, or reserve a free ticket to Alamo Church, the Shrine of Texas Liberty.

May 9, 2025 · More than just a historic site, this chapel witnessed a defining moment in American history during the 1836 Battle of the Alamo.

Admission to Alamo Church is always free but to help preserve the Alamo’s most precious artifact, reservations are required. Create memories that will last a lifetime with unforgettable, expert …

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