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300 Alamo Plaza

San Antonio, TX 78205

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Open today 9 a.m to 5:30 p.m

Meet our Alamo Volunteers, John Tyler

Living History volunteer holding a scope

How long have you volunteered at the Alamo?
20 years

What attracted you to volunteer at the Alamo?
The friendship with the curator and later the growing friendship with the education department members.

What’s your favorite thing about volunteering at the Alamo?
An opportunity to share knowledge with others and do so on hallowed ground.

What’s your favorite historical fact, figure or story at the Alamo?
The fact that the Alamo is but a part of a fairly well-planned campaign to return a province to national sovereignty but to unravel in the end.

What’s your favorite place in San Antonio?
The McNay art gallery in Alamo Heights. I like art in a peaceful environment.

Any tips for someone planning a visit to the Alamo?
Show up on a weekday not during the school term. Take the battle field tour. If you must show up on the weekend, then go on the 1st Saturday in the mid-morning when everyone is fresh.

Meet Our Alamo Volunteers, Richard Sellinger

Alamo Docent showing a battlefield model to visitors

How long have you volunteered at the Alamo?
I joined The Alamo as a Docent 15 years ago.

What attracted you to volunteer at the Alamo?
My degree is in Texas and U.S. History. I have always had a passion for The Alamo and its place in the history of America.

What’s your favorite thing about your volunteering at the Alamo?
Having the opportunity to tell the story of The Alamo to people from all over the world is the most rewarding aspect of being a docent.

What’s your favorite historical fact, figure or story at the Alamo?
James Butler Bonham’s return to The Alamo is probably one of the most heroic efforts in America’s history. Seeing that San Antonio was surrounded and probably knowing that garrison was doomed he returned to the mission on the morning of March 3rd 1836 in broad daylight caring messages of hope.

What’s your favorite place in San Antonio?
The Riverwalk on any evening is a wonderful place to be. Growing up in San Antonio I remember when the Casa Rio restaurant was the only business on what is now The Riverwalk.

Any tips for someone planning a visit to the Alamo?
If someone is coming to The Alamo for the first time I would strongly recommend that they go see The Price of Freedom at The Rivercenter Mall before coming to The Alamo. Once you arrive taking the audio tour is very beneficial.