GLO Comm. Dawn Buckingham Celebrates Construction Kickoff of Alamo Visitor & Museum Center in San Antonio

"As Land Commissioner, it is an honor to be tasked with protecting and preserving the Shrine of Texas Liberty."

Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – "With more than 1.6 million people visiting the Alamo annually, I'm dedicated to working with the City of San Antonio and the Alamo Trust to ensure visitors from around the world and future generations will forever be able to experience and learn about the sacrifices made for liberty at this sacred site," said Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. as she spoke this morning at the Construction Kickoff of the Alamo Visitor Center & Museum in San Antonio, Texas.

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick, Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, and Alamo Trust, Inc. Executive Director Dr. Kate Rogers delivered remarks along with Commissioner Buckingham. The Alamo Visitor Center & Museum will be a world-class facility dedicated to preserving the Alamo's 300-year history and sharing this core of Texas' cultural identity. Texans and visitors worldwide will gain a deeper appreciation and understanding of the Alamo by exploring the museum's eight immersive galleries and experiencing a state-of-the-art 4D theater.
 

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  • Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham celebrated the passage of a $400 million funding allocation in the Texas State Budget for the historic Alamo, which was just signed by Gov. Greg Abbott. The Alamo Plan funding will go to several construction projects – including the Alamo Visitor Center & Museum, Alamo Plaza, Alamo church, and Cenotaph.

In June 2023, Commissioner Buckingham, who played an integral part in advocating for Alamo funding, was thrilled to celebrate the passage of a historic $400 million allocation for the Alamo Plan, which was included in the state's budget signed by Governor Greg Abbott and championed by Lt. Governor Dan Patrick.

This funding supports several construction projects, including the Alamo Plaza, Alamo Church, and Cenotaph.

This project is scheduled for completion in 2027.