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Alamo Museum - D.R.T. Library


category : Historic Libraries
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, located inside the Alamo walls and south of the Alamo shrine, is open to the public for research. The focus of the collection is the period of the Texas Republic, 1836-1846. Collections feature extensive material on the Alamo, including files on each of the Alamo defenders, and on San Antonio history.


Hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Dec. 24 and 25; Restricted hours Mar. 6.
Phone: 210/225-1071
Our Website:www.drtl.org

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The Alamo

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Alamodome

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Mission Nuestra Senora de la Purisma Concepcion

Established in 1731, more than 20 years under construction. Massive church with twin towers and cupola is oldest unrestored stone church in U.S., standing as completed in 1755

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Missions of San Antonio

In addition to the Alamo, which is managed by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, four other San Antonio missions form the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. They were established by Franciscan friars in the early 18th century. A map for the "Mission Trail" driving route (

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Alamo Museum - D.R.T. Library

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library, located inside the Alamo walls and south of the Alamo shrine, is open to the ...