5.6K views · 299 reactions | In today's History Minute, and just in time for the beginning of our Commemoration of the Siege and Battle of the Alamo, Dr. Bruce Winders discusses the events that led to the Battle of the Alamo. For Closed Captioning, please view the video on YouTube and select the CC option on the bottom right corner of the video screen. https://youtu.be/6qSD7eyxHY0 | The Alamo | Facebook

On This Day in Alamo History – February 24, 1836 During the second day of the siege, James Bowie falls ill & Alamo commander William B. Travis writes an impassioned plea for help. Follow the Alamo’s social media for a day-by-day overview of the events of the siege and battle of the Alamo. Visit www.thealamo.org for a full schedule of events to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the 1836 siege and battle. | The Alamo