Introduction
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On March 6, 1836, occurred one of the most famous events in Texas history: the battle of the Alamo. Besieged in an old Spanish mission outside San Antonio, 183 Texans gave up their lives rather than surrender to a large Mexican Army. Although arguably of minor military significance, this brief, bloody encounter quickly captured the popular imagination, inspiring a world-famous rallying cry, "Remember the Alamo!" The present exhibition, organized in honor of the Texas Sesquicentennial, seeks not so much to recapitulate the Alamo of history, as to explore the Alamo of our imagination--presenting the rich diversity of artistic, literary, and popular interpretations that have shaped modern perceptions of the legendary battle. |