Brother Tarheel here. Yep we feel the same way in NC, just let 'em have fun. Texas has always been our younger Big Brother state. Even our flags look great together. Can't wait to get back to Texas for some brisket.
@2012escapee1 I open carry and conceal carry. It all depends on where I'm at. Personally I hate open carrying because it draws attention but I would rather have it and not need it than to ever be caught in a situation where I needed it and didn't have it.
This was one of the most pivotal moments in the war between Texas and Mexico and was crucial to Texas gaining its independence and becoming its very own country with presidents and all (Texas is the only state that was its own country as well) . And us Texans have a saying to “remember the Alamo” as this battle and this saying helped motivate the Texas troops.
@@dime628 A rather intentionally overlooked fact. But yes indeed it was, with an ancient history as a nation, as opposed to only the 9 years that Texas was a nation.
Messed up that settlers just moved into Mexico, started digging up graves, raping women, stealing animals, and burning homes, but it was all so Texas could be free from the people who had lived there for centuries.
People don’t celebrate the Alamo, they remember the Alamo. The Texans did not win the Alamo, but it was their lost that fueled the revolution to the end
Born and raised in Saratoga County, NY. Lived between here and the south (SC) for 6 years but have always returned to living in the area. My primary home is still in the county. Unfortunately, more people clog up my home region in the summer for reasons other than the rich American history that resides here. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution. We spend our days on hallowed ground. Uncle Sam was buried 10 minutes from where I grew up. You are absolutely correct that people who appreciate history appreciate sites like The Alamo. Unfortunately, there are fewer by the day.
My family has a distant cousin who fought and died at the Alamo. His name was Tappley Holland, and he was originally from Ohio. His mother's graveside is in a tiny town called Iola, where I still have a lot of family in that area. The Alamo was actually the Mission de Vellero's chapel.
I enjoy visiting the Alamo early in the morning. You get a peaceful experience and there is usually a knowledgeable person telling the story of what happened including the two Mexican brothers who fought on opposing sides of the war.
The battle of the Alamo - which took place during the Texas Revolution, when the Mexican army laid siege on a mission for 13 days and hundreds of Texians (as Texas settlers were called) and Tejanos fought them to their deaths
Here's a bit of history for you and we aren't leaving the English flag off the Alamo because we're bitter :D The six flags comes from the six nations that have governed Texas during its history. These flags include Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the United States of America, and the Confederate States of America. When the theme park opened in 1961, it had themed areas for each flag.
The other missions in San Antonio have active churches that are very beautiful to see. Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada are not too far from each other.
You must remember it is a former battlefield. Many many men on both sides lost their lives where you are walking. Texans understand the sanctity of what it cost our forefathers to allow us to live in the greatest state in the union❤ Hope yall enjoy your visit!
And as all the bodies of the Alamo defenders were piled up and burned, then the ash were scattered to deny the ability to have graves. Consequently, all of the ground there is deemed as venerated space. Wherever you walk, you are stepping on the bodies of the dead. For ages it was customary to remove your shoes at the Alamo for that reason. Apparently that’s no longer the case, which I find sad and disrespectful.
Glad you enjoyed it. I used to work at the grand Hyatt down the street and the amount of people from different states/countries who considered it “disappointing” or “boring” without considering the significance of it to our beautiful state would bum me out.
Sorry, fellas, the most historic place in America in terms of non-native construction, is St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565. The Alamo structure was more than 200 years later. St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied city in North America.
Come here to Utah, especially Southern Utah. 5 National Parks, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon (North Rim, actually in AZ but boarders UT), Arches and Canyon Lands. Give me a little notice and you can stay at my Air B&B free of charge. Just have to make sure it's not booked for when you may want it. Cheers!
I hope you guys appreciate our true lifestyle. It's not a novelty, it's not a stereotype...its a life! We appreciate you're appreciation. Y'all are welcome to our home!!
American here. The Alamo is the most historic place in Texas. Not America. You need to visit the east coast for that. Go to Gettysburg for battlefields. Go to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Visit Boston. You're not doing America wrong. But Texas is also one big subculture. There's East Coast (most historic), Central, Mid-West, North West, and West Coast. Visit each of their significant places to learn and understand America and why it's great. I challenge you that.
You might consider 1. Waco Dr Pepper Museum. 2. Dublin Dr Pepper Museum. (real sugar craft sodas are made there on very old bottling equipment) 3 Palo Duro Canyon park near Amarillo. (second largest canyon in America) 4. In almost every county in Texas there is an historic court house 78 of which are Texas Historic Landmarks. And some of them are brilliant. the ones in Parker County, Sulphur Springs and Cass County. (I personally worked on 2 of these that I listed, tell em Bone sent you) Also in 1982 a famous young Lad from Birmingham took a wee leak on the Alamo and was banned for years. Love you Ozzy!!
That whole place is so haunted. Especially the barracks. When we went into the barracks, you could feel the energy and it felt like many people were standing and watching. I had an ancestor there.James Garrett.
Most historic site in America is Independence Hall in Philadelphia where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Maybe the most historic site in Texas.
Ps hey mate since you love history you should visit Colorado specifically Mesa Verde, you can do a visit to Mesa verde inexpensively and camp. That could be a funny video seeing the two of you camping. You have to be very respectful in Mesa verde of the Native Americans
So glad that you guys visited. The Alamo is one of many beautiful historical sites in the US. Americans can bicker all day about which sites are more important but to me every historical site is unique and contributes to our nation's history as a whole. Enjoy your visit and definitely read into the history of the Alamo. Several important Americans died there, including Davy Crockett.
Know it's time to visit the other missions that also associates with the Alamo, talk about going back In time. It all actually pretty close to each other and find some awesome tex mex restaurants along the way ❤😊
San Antonio is actually older than the United States AND much older than the state of Texas. It was named in 1691 and"founded" with it's first dedicated building in 1718. That construction site is also Alamo grounds being restored to their pre-commerce state. The Texas revolution began not in San Antonio but further south in Gonzales, Texas. And though the cattle of the Alamo was a total annihilation of all Texan combatants it served to buy time for general Sam Houston to gather troops that shortly after crushed the Mexican troops at San Jacinto. So while all is Texas "remember[s] the Alamo", San Antonians remember the battle of San Jacinto with our Battle of Flowers parade that completes a 10-day fiesta every spring. The naming of the city happened a couple miles north in San Pedro Springs Park, which is the oldest park in Texas. It even served as the training camp for Roosevelt's Rough Riders before the Spanish American War. Lots of history dating back centuries. One of the missions further south even has acequias (Spanish aquaducts) that are functionally irrigating farms today!
Hey mate I absolutely enjoy how you bring a mixture of humor, respect and awe to your videos! Thank you so about America’s age we are showing our age at 248 years.
The Alamo is not only a sacred site of a small number of men that bought the time needed to get prepared to defeat Santa Anna and secure the freedom of Texas, but it is also a Church. So, as a Texan, not to be bitching, but I was always told when we would visit, to not take photos (so also to film inside it too), would seem to follow to show not only the respect for the few men that knew they were going to die there....but also respect while being in a Church. Just so you understand if some random Texan walks up and asks for you to stop filming if you go back.
193 Texan men held that post 13 days against 2,000 (some accounts say upwards of 5,000-6,000) Mexican troops led by Gen. Santa Anna.... 193 died, 31 survived that were mostly women and children, and 1 escaped but was killed later. Gen Santa Anna's troop over 1500 dead and over 500 wounded. The men in the Alamo knew they would not survive and chose to stay. Even when they saw Santa Anna raise the scarlet flag and his buglers begin playing Deguello...both signaling that no quarter would be given to those defending inside the walls of that Church and it's grounds. Only a few were actually from Texas...and they stayed and fought 13 days. That time allowed Sam Houston to attend the convention at a town named Washington On the Brazos, and sign our official Declaration of Independence from Mexico and it's rule. Which was a vital Diplomatic action we needed to have completed before any existing nation would recognize Texas as sovereign...and perhaps gave Sam Houston time to recruit more volunteers to the cause, or those that traveling from more distant places to arrive, so they could join the Texian forces in the upcoming Battle of San Jacinto where Gen Santa Anna and his troops were finally defeated to win independence for Texas. What those men at the Alamo gave to Texas with sacrificing their lives... at minimum solidifies the resolve of the Texians to fight and die for our freedom... And after the Alamo came the Battle at Goliad, which Texians won, but led to the Massacre of Goliad... Upon learning of the Mexican army leaving the Alamo after it's fall and marching toward Goliad, Gen Sam Houston sent a dispatch to the Texas forces there ordering 400 of them to leave immediately as Santa Anna and over 2,000 soldiers were on the way there...and the tragedy that took place not far from there after those 400 were captured while marching toward San Jacinto...was horrific. The Texians skirmished with Santa Anna's army, but soon realized they would lose, so they surrendered. Their commander believing they would be prisoners of war...The wounded taken to be held inside the chapel at Fort Defiance (Presidio La Bahai aka Goliad), and the remaining 400 Texian rebels were garrisoned on the grounds. A missive giving the Mexican commanding officer a direct order from Santa Anna was received and the Commander then ordered the Texians to be divided into 4 groups..wounded staying inside the chapel and the other 3 marched in three different directions out of town about a half mile...and executed. The Mexican troops opening fire and shooting them..with those not dead after being shot, ordered to be hacked to death by sword and bayonet...those wounded on the chapel grounds, if able to walk, were lined up against the walls, those too injured to move allowed to stay on their makeshift beds...and even they, the too wounded to fight or run, also were shot and hacked to death...Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad... Became the battle cries of the Texians and those kept their resolve from wavering during the Battle of San Jacinto where Texas with its always extremely outnumbered but stubborn determined troops won its freedom by defeating Santa Anna and his huge army. That and the many other extreme hardships the people of Texas have overcome settling this territory and making it a sovereign nation before joining the United States, is why we have our own sense of pride to the point of sometimes misunderstood arrogance. Thought y'all might have a better understanding of us knowing a little of our history. ❤
Another very cool, very old building to see in the States is a Spanish fort in St. Augustine, Florida. It’s called Castillo de San Marcos. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European and African-American origin in the United States. You should check it out! 😎🤩
My great grandmother was baptized in Mission Espada. Back when it was still a working mission. My great great grandmother had all of her children presented there and baptized.
If you ever get the chance, try Chappell Hill Barbecue in Chappell Hill Texas. Then you can go to Brenham to the Bluebell creamery then to Belleville to Newmans Bakery and get a tour of his castle he built by himself. One of the Alamo’s defenders family member is buried in the Masonic cemetery in Chappell Hill Texas as well.
I recommend watching the movie right around the corner/on the side street from the Alamo. If you are facing the front of the Alamo, it's the right side, around the corner/down the street walking towards the back side.
Hopefully one day you should go the San Jacinto monument, Deer Park, Tx. The place where Texas won her freedom from Mexico. We do a reenactment every April.
I had an ancestor of mine who had about a hundred or so of is fellows ride to the relief of the Alamo. They got there a day late. But they didn't join up with Houston and defeated Santa Ana add San Jacinto. My family's been here since its Inception
You should watch the John Hancock movie The Alamo, the most accurate movie, and if you can find it listen to the commentary with it of the historians who helped on the movie. Very fascinating
You have to go to Boron, California. Middle of nowhere city. They're you can see the highest peak in all the 48 contiguous states (Mt. Whitney) and the lowest elevation in the 48 contiguous states (Death Valley )
That's a miff, no state is allowed to fly its flag above the US. Just like people say Texas can secede whenever it wants, again another falsity. Not since the 14th amendment at least.
The alamo was in two prior places before settling down in its final resting place--each location about a block or two away from where it currently resides today.
A quick history lesson! The 180 men held out for a while before they were over run. The fact they faught to keep the Mexican army at bay was a feet by itself. A trained army could not take out a small group If you look up on UA-cam there is a movie over the Alamo. It gives you a great perspective of the battle. (2004)
And they also bought General Sam Houston some time to gather up a force and create a plan to defeat the Mexican army. The men that died there made the ultimate sacrifice and are the foundation for Texas freedom
Here's one for you. London still has the Texas Embassy building. The UK is one of the only countries to recognize the Republic of Texas
Please get a sense of humor, people. Texan here, I love watching people going learning and ENJOYING the history of my city. Let these guys have fun.
Brother Tarheel here. Yep we feel the same way in NC, just let 'em have fun. Texas has always been our younger Big Brother state. Even our flags look great together. Can't wait to get back to Texas for some brisket.
The Alamo is very sacred to Texans, At the battle, 180 Texans stood off 4000 Mexicans
Definitely not cool to be playing around and joking
They were Mexican citizens NOT Texans .....look it up they were in MEXICO!
@@luciovidaurriiii9314 Texans
Until general Sam Houston came along later and surprised them.
@@luciovidaurriiii9314Mexicans until 1836. Texas was part of Mexico. That's Indigenous land
My ancestor Burke Trammell fought and died in the Alamo...his name is listed there as one of the defenders....very proud of that.
In panic from seeing pew pew, josh reverts to British greeting, "hello mate, you alright?"
***To an armed police officer***
🤣🤣🤣🤣
I saw an armed guy checking out at Walmart this morning. My state has open carry and people do.
@2012escapee1 I open carry and conceal carry. It all depends on where I'm at. Personally I hate open carrying because it draws attention but I would rather have it and not need it than to ever be caught in a situation where I needed it and didn't have it.
This was one of the most pivotal moments in the war between Texas and Mexico and was crucial to Texas gaining its independence and becoming its very own country with presidents and all (Texas is the only state that was its own country as well) . And us Texans have a saying to “remember the Alamo” as this battle and this saying helped motivate the Texas troops.
Hawaii was its own nation as well.
@@dime628 A rather intentionally overlooked fact. But yes indeed it was, with an ancient history as a nation, as opposed to only the 9 years that Texas was a nation.
Messed up that settlers just moved into Mexico, started digging up graves, raping women, stealing animals, and burning homes, but it was all so Texas could be free from the people who had lived there for centuries.
These two are showing us how amazing America is!! Thank you Josh and Jase for all the smiles and always being kind :) happy travels
The Alamo hits hard for Americans who know their history.
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People don’t celebrate the Alamo, they remember the Alamo. The Texans did not win the Alamo, but it was their lost that fueled the revolution to the end
Born and raised in Saratoga County, NY. Lived between here and the south (SC) for 6 years but have always returned to living in the area. My primary home is still in the county. Unfortunately, more people clog up my home region in the summer for reasons other than the rich American history that resides here. The Battle of Saratoga was the turning point of the American Revolution. We spend our days on hallowed ground. Uncle Sam was buried 10 minutes from where I grew up. You are absolutely correct that people who appreciate history appreciate sites like The Alamo. Unfortunately, there are fewer by the day.
Pretty sure that was John Wick, not Professor Snape with a 9mm lol
Yep, they need to watch at least the first John Wick movie and find out who Keanu Reeves is!!
No shit
My family has a distant cousin who fought and died at the Alamo. His name was Tappley Holland, and he was originally from Ohio. His mother's graveside is in a tiny town called Iola, where I still have a lot of family in that area.
The Alamo was actually the Mission de Vellero's chapel.
Fun fact: The largest collection of Alamo artifacts belongs to your fellow Brit, Phil Collins.
Really? That's interesting! Blessings, Lisa from San Antonio.
Yes. His collection is behind the church in a building. It was all so fascinating!!
I enjoy visiting the Alamo early in the morning. You get a peaceful experience and there is usually a knowledgeable person telling the story of what happened including the two Mexican brothers who fought on opposing sides of the war.
Professor Snape!!! I'm dying!!
The battle of the Alamo - which took place during the Texas Revolution, when the Mexican army laid siege on a mission for 13 days and hundreds of Texians (as Texas settlers were called) and Tejanos fought them to their deaths
Enchanted Rock in Fredericksburg TX
But along with the mission Alamo, there are 4 other missions along the Mission Trail.
I really enjoyed this Alamo visit, it unexpectedly was my favorite Alamo video. I think it’s because you guys seemed to genuinely appreciate it.
You have to visit the National Museum of the Pacific War in Frederickburg is like 1 hour away. Is worth it! Very emotional!
Here's a bit of history for you and we aren't leaving the English flag off the Alamo because we're bitter :D The six flags comes from the six nations that have governed Texas during its history. These flags include Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the United States of America, and the Confederate States of America. When the theme park opened in 1961, it had themed areas for each flag.
Theme Park is "Six Flags" - now all over the USA
It was originally... Six Flags over Texas! Probably doesn't fit today's DEI agenda I suppose!
The other missions in San Antonio have active churches that are very beautiful to see. Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan and Mission Espada are not too far from each other.
Tejana here. You must taste "Pan de Campo" or camp bread. It's Texas national bread. Try carne guisada another food staple in Texas for us Tejanos.
Carne guisada is my favorite. Now, I want one.
I highly highly highly recommend watching the movie called “The Alamo” with Dennis Quaid. It tells the story and what led to the battle at the Alamo.
If you are still in San Antonio you should walk over to the Menger hotel, right next to where you are, and check out the architecture inside.
You must remember it is a former battlefield. Many many men on both sides lost their lives where you are walking. Texans understand the sanctity of what it cost our forefathers to allow us to live in the greatest state in the union❤ Hope yall enjoy your visit!
Both sides of what what the fuck is the Alamo even
@@nannerz1994hot take, you can go have a seat
Good words
And as all the bodies of the Alamo defenders were piled up and burned, then the ash were scattered to deny the ability to have graves. Consequently, all of the ground there is deemed as venerated space. Wherever you walk, you are stepping on the bodies of the dead. For ages it was customary to remove your shoes at the Alamo for that reason. Apparently that’s no longer the case, which I find sad and disrespectful.
Y'all met my daughter at the Alamo! She takes pictures of people. (She was wearing a black cowboy hat).
Thanks momma for the rep lol
"REMEMBER THE ALAMO!" - SAM HOUSTON
I remember, I remember The Alamo - Pee Wee Herman
Goliad too!
I don't remember the Alamo I don't actually know what the Alamo was in the first place in Illinois we don't give two shits about the Alamo.
@@nannerz1994 lol trying to act like someone cares about the opinions of the Midwest.
Next time you're in florida you have to go to St. Augustine and visit the fort!
Thanks for the video guys and thanks for the appreciation of a spot revered by most Texans!
Thanks for taking us along!
Barbacoa and Big Red is my favorite with flour tortilla or corn your choice
If you want to try the oldest still operational pub in the USA, try the White Horse Tavern in Newport, Rhode Island. Its been in operation since 1673!
@@zombieguy224 added to the bucket list.
I love traveling with you guys. So much fun. Thank you.
It's so awesome seeing how much fun you guys are having! Keep going!
Glad you enjoyed it. I used to work at the grand Hyatt down the street and the amount of people from different states/countries who considered it “disappointing” or “boring” without considering the significance of it to our beautiful state would bum me out.
Sorry, fellas, the most historic place in America in terms of non-native construction, is St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565. The Alamo structure was more than 200 years later. St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied city in North America.
Come here to Utah, especially Southern Utah. 5 National Parks, Bryce Canyon, Zion, Grand Canyon (North Rim, actually in AZ but boarders UT), Arches and Canyon Lands. Give me a little notice and you can stay at my Air B&B free of charge. Just have to make sure it's not booked for when you may want it. Cheers!
I hope you guys appreciate our true lifestyle. It's not a novelty, it's not a stereotype...its a life! We appreciate you're appreciation. Y'all are welcome to our home!!
If yall think the Alamo is cool you should go to some of the other missions in San Antonio
Thanks for this video guys. I'm an American but I've never seen this much of the Alamo. Very cool
What about taos pueblo it was built in 1000 new mexico
You need to get a “ You may all go to hell and I will go to Texas.” Davy Crockett t-shirt
I have the refrigerator magnet along with a “Come and take it”.
So wait what's the difference cuz I'm a woman and if you ask me if Texas is hell on earth
@@nannerz1994if you are in Texas and think this way, we will not prevent you from leaving.😂
It is Spanish style architecture. A big majority of the defenders of the Alamo were of Scottish descent!
Now check out the other missions. They are very impressive.
Thanks for sharing your travels.
American here. The Alamo is the most historic place in Texas. Not America. You need to visit the east coast for that. Go to Gettysburg for battlefields. Go to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Visit Boston. You're not doing America wrong. But Texas is also one big subculture. There's East Coast (most historic), Central, Mid-West, North West, and West Coast. Visit each of their significant places to learn and understand America and why it's great. I challenge you that.
Stockyards!
You might consider
1. Waco Dr Pepper Museum.
2. Dublin Dr Pepper Museum. (real sugar craft sodas are made there on very old bottling equipment)
3 Palo Duro Canyon park near Amarillo. (second largest canyon in America)
4. In almost every county in Texas there is an historic court house 78 of which are Texas Historic Landmarks. And some of them are brilliant. the ones in Parker County, Sulphur Springs and Cass County. (I personally worked on 2 of these that I listed, tell em Bone sent you)
Also in 1982 a famous young Lad from Birmingham took a wee leak on the Alamo and was banned for years. Love you Ozzy!!
A BUC-EE’S visit is surely coming! Did you get a ‘Don’t Mess With Texas’ shirt?
That whole place is so haunted. Especially the barracks. When we went into the barracks, you could feel the energy and it felt like many people were standing and watching. I had an ancestor there.James Garrett.
Most historic site in America is Independence Hall in Philadelphia where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Maybe the most historic site in Texas.
Come 3 hrs north to Killeen and visit 2 old veterans of the Army!
“Snape w a pistol” I think u mean John wick 😭
Your next stop should be Boston and drop some tea in 😅😅
Ps hey mate since you love history you should visit Colorado specifically Mesa Verde, you can do a visit to Mesa verde inexpensively and camp. That could be a funny video seeing the two of you camping.
You have to be very respectful in Mesa verde of the Native Americans
So glad that you guys visited. The Alamo is one of many beautiful historical sites in the US. Americans can bicker all day about which sites are more important but to me every historical site is unique and contributes to our nation's history as a whole. Enjoy your visit and definitely read into the history of the Alamo. Several important Americans died there, including Davy Crockett.
Finally made it to the Alamo in September of this year ❤
Know it's time to visit the other missions that also associates with the Alamo, talk about going back In time. It all actually pretty close to each other and find some awesome tex mex restaurants along the way ❤😊
San Antonio is actually older than the United States AND much older than the state of Texas. It was named in 1691 and"founded" with it's first dedicated building in 1718. That construction site is also Alamo grounds being restored to their pre-commerce state. The Texas revolution began not in San Antonio but further south in Gonzales, Texas. And though the cattle of the Alamo was a total annihilation of all Texan combatants it served to buy time for general Sam Houston to gather troops that shortly after crushed the Mexican troops at San Jacinto. So while all is Texas "remember[s] the Alamo", San Antonians remember the battle of San Jacinto with our Battle of Flowers parade that completes a 10-day fiesta every spring. The naming of the city happened a couple miles north in San Pedro Springs Park, which is the oldest park in Texas. It even served as the training camp for Roosevelt's Rough Riders before the Spanish American War. Lots of history dating back centuries. One of the missions further south even has acequias (Spanish aquaducts) that are functionally irrigating farms today!
St. Augustine Florida is actually the oldest "western" city in the USA, but the oldest city is in Arizona from the Hopi Nation.
Alamo elementary School in el paso texas!!
Home of the maroon gray!
Dont forget the alamo
People in Texas can carry side arms in the open id you have a license to carry.
Nope. License to carry is for us concealed carriers. Open carry is legal for all, no license.
What he said ☝️
You guys would love Tombstone AZ
Hey mate I absolutely enjoy how you bring a mixture of humor, respect and awe to your videos! Thank you so about America’s age we are showing our age at 248 years.
Check out the Missions while you're there.
Been in Texas for nearly a decade and haven’t made it to the Alamo. Thanks for the tour!
The Alamo is not only a sacred site of a small number of men that bought the time needed to get prepared to defeat Santa Anna and secure the freedom of Texas, but it is also a Church. So, as a Texan, not to be bitching, but I was always told when we would visit, to not take photos (so also to film inside it too), would seem to follow to show not only the respect for the few men that knew they were going to die there....but also respect while being in a Church. Just so you understand if some random Texan walks up and asks for you to stop filming if you go back.
193 Texan men held that post 13 days against 2,000 (some accounts say upwards of 5,000-6,000) Mexican troops led by Gen. Santa Anna.... 193 died, 31 survived that were mostly women and children, and 1 escaped but was killed later. Gen Santa Anna's troop over 1500 dead and over 500 wounded. The men in the Alamo knew they would not survive and chose to stay. Even when they saw Santa Anna raise the scarlet flag and his buglers begin playing Deguello...both signaling that no quarter would be given to those defending inside the walls of that Church and it's grounds. Only a few were actually from Texas...and they stayed and fought 13 days. That time allowed Sam Houston to attend the convention at a town named Washington On the Brazos, and sign our official Declaration of Independence from Mexico and it's rule. Which was a vital Diplomatic action we needed to have completed before any existing nation would recognize Texas as sovereign...and perhaps gave Sam Houston time to recruit more volunteers to the cause, or those that traveling from more distant places to arrive, so they could join the Texian forces in the upcoming Battle of San Jacinto where Gen Santa Anna and his troops were finally defeated to win independence for Texas.
What those men at the Alamo gave to Texas with sacrificing their lives... at minimum solidifies the resolve of the Texians to fight and die for our freedom... And after the Alamo came the Battle at Goliad, which Texians won, but led to the Massacre of Goliad... Upon learning of the Mexican army leaving the Alamo after it's fall and marching toward Goliad, Gen Sam Houston sent a dispatch to the Texas forces there ordering 400 of them to leave immediately as Santa Anna and over 2,000 soldiers were on the way there...and the tragedy that took place not far from there after those 400 were captured while marching toward San Jacinto...was horrific. The Texians skirmished with Santa Anna's army, but soon realized they would lose, so they surrendered. Their commander believing they would be prisoners of war...The wounded taken to be held inside the chapel at Fort Defiance (Presidio La Bahai aka Goliad), and the remaining 400 Texian rebels were garrisoned on the grounds. A missive giving the Mexican commanding officer a direct order from Santa Anna was received and the Commander then ordered the Texians to be divided into 4 groups..wounded staying inside the chapel and the other 3 marched in three different directions out of town about a half mile...and executed. The Mexican troops opening fire and shooting them..with those not dead after being shot, ordered to be hacked to death by sword and bayonet...those wounded on the chapel grounds, if able to walk, were lined up against the walls, those too injured to move allowed to stay on their makeshift beds...and even they, the too wounded to fight or run, also were shot and hacked to death...Remember the Alamo, Remember Goliad... Became the battle cries of the Texians and those kept their resolve from wavering during the Battle of San Jacinto where Texas with its always extremely outnumbered but stubborn determined troops won its freedom by defeating Santa Anna and his huge army.
That and the many other extreme hardships the people of Texas have overcome settling this territory and making it a sovereign nation before joining the United States, is why we have our own sense of pride to the point of sometimes misunderstood arrogance. Thought y'all might have a better understanding of us knowing a little of our history. ❤
Enjoy your visit and never hesitate to come back anytime...y'all are welcome here whenever y'all decide to come to your second home for some R&R!
20 years ago you weren't even allowed to wear hats inside.
Another very cool, very old building to see in the States is a Spanish fort in St. Augustine, Florida. It’s called Castillo de San Marcos. Founded in 1565, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied settlement of European and African-American origin in the United States. You should check it out! 😎🤩
Try the comal river, the cave in Austin or the caverns in SA, the Monahans sand hills
listen to ballad of the alamo by brian burns
My great grandmother was baptized in Mission Espada. Back when it was still a working mission. My great great grandmother had all of her children presented there and baptized.
The most historic place in Texas.
I think Jamestown ,VA , Gettysburg,PA or Philadelphia would be the most historic place in America
Dallas has a lot of history too.
i live in san antonio! y’all should go to the japanese tea garden! and also bang bang bar and maybe a concert at paper tiger!
If you're really interested in American history. I would recommend going to Boston. And walk along the freedom trail.
I need to fly down visit family and go.
I haven't been there since the 70's. The lines were nothing like that. Lawrenceburg, Tn. has Davey Crockett Park.
I want to cry seeing the Alamo. That’s sacred ground. Please learn the history of it. There are some good movies about it too.
You guys are planning on going to Pennsylvania, you should visit the Gettysburg National Park.
Yall should visit the San Jacinto Battlefield in Houston.
San Antonio had other old Spanish missions that are more beautiful. There is a whole mission trail of historic missions. The Alamo is just one of them
Take a trip north to Fredericksburg.
Go to Fiesta Texas!!!
YAY!! y'all made it! #subbed after binging josh's insta vids lol
If you ever get the chance, try Chappell Hill Barbecue in Chappell Hill Texas. Then you can go to Brenham to the Bluebell creamery then to Belleville to Newmans Bakery and get a tour of his castle he built by himself. One of the Alamo’s defenders family member is buried in the Masonic cemetery in Chappell Hill Texas as well.
I recommend watching the movie right around the corner/on the side street from the Alamo. If you are facing the front of the Alamo, it's the right side, around the corner/down the street walking towards the back side.
West side after dark, that'll be more excitement than you can handle if you survive, hahahaha!
The last time I was at the Alamo, there were no ques, you just freely walked through. Although that was 6 years ago.
Try the donuts at Voodoo Donuts. 🍩 delicious 😋
Hopefully one day you should go the San Jacinto monument, Deer Park, Tx. The place where Texas won her freedom from Mexico. We do a reenactment every April.
Thank you for the tour of the Alamo, the improvements in 8yrs is amazing. Suggestion for BBQ try the "Rusty Bucket BBQ " in San Antonio 😋
Come to Northern Wisconsin
I had an ancestor of mine who had about a hundred or so of is fellows ride to the relief of the Alamo. They got there a day late. But they didn't join up with Houston and defeated Santa Ana add San Jacinto. My family's been here since its Inception
You should watch the John Hancock movie The Alamo, the most accurate movie, and if you can find it listen to the commentary with it of the historians who helped on the movie. Very fascinating
Come to Lubbock, birth place of Buddy Holly! I’ll personally show you around. It’s not big but it has roots that people are always shocked by.
You have to go to Boron, California. Middle of nowhere city. They're you can see the highest peak in all the 48 contiguous states (Mt. Whitney) and the lowest elevation in the 48 contiguous states (Death Valley )
Here ya go lads. Phil Collins, has/had the largest collection of artifacts from the Alamo.
You should go on the ghost tour.
Has anyone explained why TEXAS gets to fly their flag the same height as the US flag. The only state that CAN
Only state that was its own republic is why.
That's a miff, no state is allowed to fly its flag above the US. Just like people say Texas can secede whenever it wants, again another falsity. Not since the 14th amendment at least.
It was written into the law when Texas joined the United States.
The alamo was in two prior places before settling down in its final resting place--each location about a block or two away from where it currently resides today.
A quick history lesson!
The 180 men held out for a while before they were over run. The fact they faught to keep the Mexican army at bay was a feet by itself. A trained army could not take out a small group
If you look up on UA-cam there is a movie over the Alamo.
It gives you a great perspective of the battle. (2004)
And they also bought General Sam Houston some time to gather up a force and create a plan to defeat the Mexican army. The men that died there made the ultimate sacrifice and are the foundation for Texas freedom
We Texans wear TX attire all the time. Way to blend in 😉