The Alamo’s podcast, Stories Bigger Than Texas, has won a prestigious award from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for making history accessible to a broad audience.
The AASLH presented Stories Bigger Than Texas with its 2026 Award of Excellence, the organization’s most prestigious annual honor.
The recognition comes as the historic battle site undergoes an ambitious $700 million redevelopment designed to preserve and restore its structures while adding a visitor center and museum.
Since launching in September 2023, Stories Bigger Than Texas has released nearly 140 episodes documenting the ongoing evolution of the 300-year-old landmark. Rather than focusing solely on the Battle of 1836, the episodes track the progression of the Alamo Plan as well as newly acquired artifacts.
Winning an AASLH award requires a demonstration of scholarly credentials, expert reviews, community impact and proven efforts to make history accessible, according to the group. Being able to reach a global audience beyond visitors to the historic site. boosted the audio show’s award chances.
“The audio storytelling possibilities of a podcast are endless,” said Alamo Associate Director of Public Relations Emily Baucum, who also hosts the podcast. “The Alamo’s team of experts, as well as outside experts, can share history in longer-form interviews and weave together how history is connected. We are reaching people where they are – Texas, and all around the world.”
The audio format allows the site to break down traditional museum barriers and reach a massive, dedicated following, Baucum added. With the help of experts from the Texas Historical Commission, the Daughters of the Republic of Texas and the Texas Center at Schreiner University, topics aren’t in short supply.
Baucum noted that listeners have tuned in from six continents and nearly 120 countries, creating a community of history enthusiasts. The show also serves as a source of updates on ongoing construction news along with new archaeological discoveries.
“We want our listeners to be ‘in-the-know’ about the Alamo Plan, feel part of the process and be inspired to visit and see what’s new in person,” Baucum said.
As the Alamo’s physical plan continues to progress, the global reach of the audio show ensures the site’s historic legacy is preserved beyond its physical boundaries. With newly released episodes dropping each week on platforms like YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify, the face of Texas liberty is proving its narrative is bigger than the Lone Star State itself.
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