Commemoration | The Alamo

Remember the
Battle of the Alamo

Each year, we honor the 13-day siege leading up to the Alamo with corresponding days of special events and programming free to the public as well as special paid experiences. The annual Commemoration honoring the anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo in 1836 will take place from Friday, February 23, 2024 through Wednesday, March 6, 2024. These events bring the Alamo’s unique story to life, inspire visitors, and honor all those who lived, fought, and died here. Make plans to join us this year to Remember the Alamo!

Special Events

Mexican troops arrive in San Antonio

Opening Ceremony

Join us for opening ceremony to the Commemoration of the Battle of the Alamo.

The Travis Letter

View the original Travis Letter during its historic return to the Alamo, loan courtesy of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.

Reenactment of Travis writing letter in front of the Alamo Church

Never Surrender or Retreat

Colonel William Travis’ impassioned call for reinforcements leaves the Alamo.

Living historians re-enact the night before the siege

Evening with Heroes

Join us on Saturday, February 24 for a special, after-hours theater. Tickets are required to attend this event.

Three children lined up learning how to fire a musket with an Alamo Living Historian

Family Day

Bring the whole family for a day of fun at the Alamo!

Immortal 32 Ceremony in front of the Alamo

The Immortal 32 Arrive!

Travis’ pleas for reinforcements is answered by 32 men from Gonzales.

Evening view of event showing tented structures and trees with string lights

1724 Gala

Celebrate Texas Independence with an evening at the Alamo with Martina McBride on Saturday, March 2, 2024. This event is sold out.

Floral wreaths in front of the Alamo to remember the Defenders

Dawn at the Alamo

Join us for a commemorative ceremony on the morning of March 6 that will honor the sacrifice of the Alamo Defenders at dawn.

SRT members in front of the cenotaph for a ceremony

After the Fall

This program, presented in partnership with the Alamo Chapter of the Sons of the Republic of Texas, commemorates the aftermath of the Battle.

Guests seated listening to a speaker in front of the cenotaph

Annual Memorial Service

This program, presented in partnership with the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, honors the heroes of the Alamo.

Speaker at a podium in front of Alamo Church

Remember the Defenders

Take part in this solemn evening ceremony presented in partnership with the Alamo Defenders’ Descendants Association.

Grand Lodge freemasons marching to the Alamo

The Alamo Observance

The Grand Lodge of Texas will honor the freemasons who perished at the Alamo.