Friends of the Alamo

State officials are opposing the Daughters of the Republic of Texas' attempt to trademark the phrase "The Alamo," upending another of the group's plans to expand fundraising for the battle site.

 

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Friends of the Alamo founders Erin and Dianne wish everyone a Happy New Year!

The Friends of the Alamo wish everyone a happy holiday season and especially to the fighting men and women overseas.

There's no doubt that the Alamo transcends time, extends beyond borders of race, religion, and income. The battle fought there was one of legends, and the bravery displayed speaks volumes to the human spirit around the world.

Here is a family visiting the Alamo sharing in the experience of the history and the pride that keeps this treasured icon a favorite landmark in our hearts.

Erin Bowman, founder of Friends of the Alamo, http://www.friendsofthealamo.org, shares wishes of Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

Friends of the Alamo, http://www.friendsofthealamo.org, take the time to visit with San Antonio Veterans for an Alamo Plaza meet and greet. Thanks to all of our veterans for the sacrifices they have made.

The Friends of the Alamo talked to some amazing people in the Alamo Plaza and captured some video of just a few of these folks who are sharing their thoughts on their love for the historic icon.

Here's a New Yorker, now a San Antonio transplant who proves that you don't have to live in San Antonio to love the Alamo.

In a continued series of videos we recorded during our visit to the Alamo Plaza during the Veteran's Day Celebration. We talk to a few people present during the festivities as we look into their experiences with the Alamo.

Friends of the Alamo take the time to visit with San Antonio Veterans during last weekends Alamo Plaza meet and greet. Thanks to all of our veterans for the sacrifices they have made. 

This past Saturday, Friends of the Alamo had announced they would be in Alamo Plaza to meet and greet fans from their Facebook page, as well as new fans that wanted to show their support for building an long term endowment for the preservation and restoration of the Alamo.

Friends of the Alamo has been an outstanding success in garnering support from not just the San Antonio community but from fans worldwide. We've got supporters in the UK, Africa, Asia, and down to the farthest tip of South America where the legacy of the historical battle and this monument has been shared and retold time and time again.

Some of our members on the Facebook community have asked to ...

September 19, 2009

This is the Texian Navy Day. The first engagement of the Texas Revolution occurred near Velasco. The Texian Privateer, the San Felipe, and the Mexican Schooner, the Correro, fought , with the Mexican ship surrendering unconditionally. The Texian Navy Day honors the courageous Texas Navy that helped secure the Gulf of Mexico and protect Texas' independence at sea.

September 28, 2009

This is French Legation Day. France recognized Texas as an independent state ...

 

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The Friends of the Alamo is organized to support the preservation, restoration, and renovation of the historic ...