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Reliving the Battle of the Alamo

August 27, 2018March 11, 2013

I got to spend Sunday afternoon with members of the San Antonio Living History Association, who reenacted the historic battle of the Alamo and showed onlookers what life was like 177 years ago. Related:

Categories Diversions, Express-News Stories Tags Alamo, Battle, History, Mexico, San Antonio, San Antonio Living History Association, Texas, Video

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