154K views · 4.4K reactions | 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 | Facebook

On This Day in Alamo History - March 6, 1836 On the thirteenth day, Santa Anna gives the order to attack just before dawn. After a bloody 90-minute battle, the Alamo falls. A big thank you to everyone for who watched, shared and reacted to our videos over the last 13 days. We are glad you enjoyed them! Thank you also to Alamo staff and volunteers (especially Misty Hurley and Ryan Badger), David Little at the Texas General Land Office, Gary Zaboly, and Todd White at Todd White Photography for mak