On This Day in Alamo History – February 23, 1836 The siege of the Alamo begins when Santa Anna and approximately 1,500 Mexican soldiers arrive in San Antonio. | Roger Williams

On This Day in Alamo History - February 25, 1836 Early on the third day of the siege, a two-hour engagement occurs when Santa Anna’s troops attempt to occupy jacales (picket and thatch huts) located near the southwest corner of the compound. Members of the garrison venture out and burn the jacales this night. James W. Fannin leaves Goliad with a relief column bound for the Alamo. Follow the Alamo’s social media for a day-by-day overview of the events of the siege and battle of the Alamo. Visit w

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