Alamo’s first new building in 70 years features expanded collection, pieces donated by Phil Collins
largest exhibit space the mission and battle site has ever hadErnesto Rodriguez, Alamo senior curator and historian, pointed out an “extremely well cared-for” pair of riding boots from the“You notice the heel is really big? Those are not meant for walking,” he quipped.
“The battle’s an important part of our history. It’s what brings people in. And once we have you here, we want to teach you why it happens here. And what happens afterward,” Rodriguez said. Though staying true to the traditional narrative of the battle’s role as a key event in Texas independence, the music star’s narration also notes the valor of Mexican Lt. José María Torres, who died right after placing a Mexican flag on the Long Barrack during the early morning battle.
Some of the most popular items from the Alamo’s collection, including a ring belonging to Texian commander William Barret Travis and a fanciful vest once worn by David Crockett, are on exhibit in the new center.and a gunpowder pouch that Crockett was said to have had at the Alamo, are still being researched and are not on exhibit in the center.
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