The Alamo, where the defeat of Texas revolutionaries by Mexican forces inspired an iconic battle cry, marks its 189th ...

a stubby naval cannon. On the grounds, be sure to look for the exceptional point-of-focus signage. Designed by illustrator Gary Zaboly, each sign reveals to viewers what the Alamo fort would have ...

Following the Texans' victory, Lanham said, the mission was vacated, its cannon disabled, and the outer walls torn down. As noted on the Alamo website, the site fell into disrepair until the U.S ...