82K views · 2.6K reactions | On This Day in Texas History - March 2, 1836 On the ninth day of the siege, unbeknownst to defenders of the Alamo, the provisional Texas government at Washington-on-the-Brazos declares independence from Mexico. 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 | Facebook

154K views · 4.4K reactions | 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 | Facebook

30K views · 1.2K reactions | 1836 was a leap year, so the seventh day...