It's usually done to unearth the past. But this time, proponents say they want to protect the Alamo's future with additions to the Alamo property. The Alamo is an education in Texas history. It hosts 2.5 million visitors annually. Many are students, soaking up Santa Anna and Sam Houston for the first time.
Adults enjoy it too.
But the classes and lectures have to be given among tourist traffic in open patios. The Alamo additions will change that. Planned are a 2300 square-foot amphitheater and education arbor in the far east corner of the property. Alamo Director Brad Breuer claims it won't affect historic integrity. We had an under-utilized area of the complex.