Discover Essential Frontier Skills At The Alamo's "Texas Trades" Living History Event!

October 11, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 

CONTACT
Emily Baucum, Alamo Trust, Inc.
ebaucum@thealamo.org
Mobile (210) 669-0282

Come experience the essential skills required for survival on the Texas frontier during the early 19th century at the Alamo's upcoming living history event, Texas Trades.

The event on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will transport visitors back in time to witness how the early Texans used trades such as blacksmithing, leatherworking, woodworking, and weaving. Although these skills may seem old-fashioned today, they were vital to frontier survival. Visitors will also learn about the lighter side of frontier life, through toys and music created for all ages to enjoy.
 
Texas Trades is free and open to the public. The Alamo's Living History team, donning 19th-century attire and using 19th-century tools, will provide visitors with a hands-on experience of these trades. Additionally, musket firing demonstrations will take place at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
 
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about the skills that were crucial for early Texans' survival. Join us for Texas Trades at the Alamo to immerse yourself in the rich history of Texas.

What:   Texas Trades

Who:    Public

When:  Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Where: The Alamo
              300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205

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.