38K views · 1.8K reactions | Watch as the Alamo rededicates the Spirit of Sacrifice monument, commonly known as the Alamo Cenotaph, following the completion of its vital preservation. Today’s event marked the 85th anniversary of the Cenotaph’s original dedication in 1940, which also took place on Veterans Day. | The Alamo | Facebook

On This Day in Alamo History – February 24, 1836 During the second day of the siege, James Bowie falls ill & Alamo commander William B. Travis writes an impassioned plea for help. Follow the Alamo’s social media for a day-by-day overview of the events of the siege and battle of the Alamo. Visit www.thealamo.org for a full schedule of events to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the 1836 siege and battle. | The Alamo