Cardle.
The Alamo is actually the most sacred artifact in the State of Texas. People dont really think of it as an artifact but it is actually a historic artifact in its own right. It is also a sacred historic site.
A lot of people think that the back part of the Alamo is where the fighting occurred. In fact its not. The actual battlefield is the ground youre standing on when you face the Alamo. If you walk around or on the plaza in front of the Alamo that was the actual battlefield which is city-owned property Preston said.
But today what youll see there is a carnival-like atmosphere... Youre going to see snow cone vendors youre going to see knife jugglers street barkers protesters and more.
The Alamo Battlefield as you see it today is irreverent. And its very hard to establish reverence when you have trucks driving right over what was the actual battlefield and you have these snow-cone vendors
and other things that have nothing to do with the battle Preston tells Texas Insiders Jim Cardle.
- Jump to the 31:20 minute mark to hear Prestons full Comments on The Alamo Reinforcement Project.
The Alamo is a delicate 300 year old structure. Were trying to recapture the battlefield because what you see looking at the Alamo right now doesnt look like a church or a battlefield at all. We must establish a reverence of the battlefield so people can reflect on what really happened there in 1836.
And also the Alamo does not have a proper museum and it hasnt had one for a number of years. There is (currently) an exhibit but thats not the same as a museum... a permanent structure and
permanent facility to display protect and preserve all the artifacts.
The Alamo belongs to all Texans. And really it belongs to everyone who loves liberty because the story of the Alamo is the story of 1836 and the fight for freedom said Preston.
The Texas General Land Office has managed The Alamo on behalf of the people of Texas since 2011.
