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Ride for Texas Independence

Ride for Texas Independence

When: Fri., Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 2017

On February 24, 1836, Alamo commander William B. Travis wrote the now famous "Victory or Death" letter. Courier Albert Martin left the Alamo with the letter to ride across Texas to deliver Travis' plea for reinforcements to the people of Texas. Following the reenactment there will be living history demonstrations on 19th century letter writing, printing, transportation and more.

www.thealamo.org/visit/events/calendar/events/2017/02-24-2017-ride-for-texas.html

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The Alamo

300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio San Antonio

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