SAN ANTONIO – The Alamo still partly stands near downtown San Antonio, reminding the world of the heroism which occurred during the Texas Revolution 183 years ago.
- Final attack on the Alamo happened March 6, 1836
- Texas provisional government declared independence from Mexico
- Republic of Texas began May 14, 1836
On March 6, 1836, the final attack happened on the Alamo, a few days after the Texas provisional government declared independence from Mexico.
Mexican troops charged the Alamo early that morning. Many defenders died, including the legendary David Crocket.
The battle lasted about 90 minutes.
On April 21, Texian forces defeated Mexican troops, captured Santa Anna and achieved independence to cries of “Remember the Alamo!”
The Treaty of Velasco was signed on May 14, 1836, ending the revolution and creating the Republic of Texas.
Before Mexican soldiers withdrew, they knocked down some of the outer walls of the Alamo, including the log wall known as ”Crockett's Palisade,” so it could not be easily refortified by the Texians.
The Alamo will host a commemoration ceremony at 10 a.m. and a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday.