The Alamo will celebrate the grand opening of the Alamo Promenade, a welcoming gateway to the Alamo grounds that features statues honoring key historical figures and shaded seating areas.
"Texas is continuing to invest in remembering the Alamo, and the important heritage it represents, while also helping San Antonio improve the tourism experience and impact." - Host Justin McKenzie
The Promenade will create a sense of arrival from Commerce Street onto the historic site by converting a traditional street into a pedestrian-friendly walkway. The statues will lead toward the nearby Briscoe Western Art Museum, creating a powerful connection between two cultural destinations.
This event, called "Happy Trails," will also be the culmination of the Alamo Statewide Stampede where we will announce the winning counties of the fundraising challenge issued earlier this year. The friendly competition encouraged all Texans to preserve Texas history by giving back to the Alamo. It will be judged on a per capita basis - even the smallest county can win!
"Happy Trails" will take place next Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m. on Plaza de Valero, the Alamo's public greenspace in front of the historic Menger Hotel.
Speakers will include Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick and Alamo Trust, Inc., President and CEO Hope Andrade. Together, they will cut the ribbon on a new chapter of the Alamo's 300-year history.
The Building Texas Show is a proud supporter of the Alamo Promenade project and the vision it represents for Texas. As a statewide platform dedicated to telling the stories of Texas communities, The Building Texas Show celebrates how the Promenade strengthens the bridge between Texas heritage and the future of San Antonio and the state as a whole. The project exemplifies the ongoing work to honor the past while shaping a more connected, vibrant, and forward-looking Texas.
What: Happy Trails: Grand Opening of the Alamo Promenade
Who: Public
When: Friday, November 21, 11 a.m.
Where: The Alamo
Plaza de Valero (in front of the Menger Hotel)
300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
About Alamo Trust, Inc.
Alamo Trust, Inc. (ATI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that oversees the daily operations at the Alamo and the implementation of the Alamo Plan. Located in the heart of San Antonio, the Alamo stands as the Shrine of Texas Liberty. More than 1.6 million visitors travel to the site each year, making it the #1 most visited destination in the State of Texas. The 300-year history of the Alamo is world-renowned and represents the core of Texas’ identity today. In 1960, the Alamo was designated a United States National Historic Landmark, and in 2015, it became part of the Lone Star State's only UNESCO World Heritage Site. Witness living history, experience authentic artifacts, and explore an iconic landmark that shaped the country. Visit theAlamo.org.
