FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Celebrate the Holiday Season and Preserve History with The Alamo's Exclusive Ornament Collection
November 18, 2024
CONTACT
Emily Baucum, Alamo Trust, Inc.
EBaucum@thealamo.org
Mobile (210) 669-0282
This holiday season, the Alamo is delighted to unveil three exclusive Christmas ornaments, available only at the Alamo Gift Shop and its website. Proceeds from all Gift Shop purchases support the Alamo’s ongoing efforts to preserve its historic landmarks while enhancing the visitor experience. Each custom-crafted ornament features the iconic Alamo Church, adding a unique touch of Texas pride to holiday decor and gifts.
More than festive decor, these ornaments symbolize a shared dedication to the Alamo’s preservation. “Purchasing an Alamo ornament is a meaningful way for people to help preserve the historic Alamo Church and Long Barrack, enrich the visitor experience, and ensure these treasured landmarks are here for future generations,” said Dr. Kate Rogers, Executive Director of the Alamo Trust, Inc.
The Alamo’s $550 million preservation and enhancement project, the Alamo Plan, is dedicated to enriching visitor engagement and safeguarding the historic site through essential preservation and the addition of a new Visitor Center and Museum.
These ornaments are available only from the Alamo and cannot be found anywhere else. The Alamo hopes they become treasured keepsakes symbolizing your part to ensure we always Remember The Alamo!
The showstopper of the Alamo's collection is the special collector's edition Christopher Radko Alamo Christmas Tree Ornament. Crafted from fine European glass, this exquisite piece is sure to be a hit with Radko ornament collectors here in Texas and around the world.
The exclusive Radko ornament costs $125, with a special member price of $80 for Friends of the Alamo members. Not a member?Join today!
The Official 2024 Alamo Christmas Ornament captures the landmark's timeless silhouette in a whimsical gingerbread design. The tradition of gingerbread in Texas dates back to European settlers in the 19th century who infused the Lone Star State with their rich cultural heritage. The gingerbread ornament costs $35.
Deck the halls with Bella The Alamo Cat's Christmas Ornament, a new design this year to share with Bella's many fans and followers all over the world. Bella is the latest in a long line of feline protectors who roam the Alamo grounds. Bella's ornament costs $30.
About Alamo Trust, Inc. | Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that oversees the daily operations at the Alamo and the implementation of the Alamo Plan. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness living history, experience authentic artifacts, and explore an iconic landmark that shaped the country. Visit theAlamo.org.
