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BY PARKS KUGLE
The Alamo hosts grand opening of Alamo Promenade
The Alamo celebrated the grand opening of the Alamo Promenade Nov. 21. The background According to a news release, the Alamo Prome- nade is a gateway leading to the Alamo grounds. The promenade features statues of historical gures from the Texas Revolution, including Sam Houston, Juan Seguin, Jose Antonio Navarro and John William Smith, the Alamo courier. The prom- enade also features cobblestones detailing Texan history from early human settlement to statehood. Speakers included Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Alamo Trust Inc. President and CEO Hope Andrade. Together, they cut the ribbon on a new chapter of the Alamo’s 300-year history. “What was once a roadway leading into the center of town remains a vital artery today, but now is a pedestrian-friendly corridor that will o er our visitors a more immersive approach from the southern end of downtown,” Andrade said.
The Promenade is part of the Alamo Plan, a series of projects that seek to tell the larger story of Texas history. The plan includes reestablishing the original 4.5-acre footprint, building the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, the Texas Cavaliers Education Center and a pedestrian mall. The Alamo Plan is an ongoing e ort with projects already completed, including the opening of the Ralston Family Collections Center on March 3, 2023, and the opening of the Mission Gate and Lunette on May 10, 2024. Project timeline: • November: Alamo Promenade opens • March 6, 2026: Texas Cavaliers Education Center opens • Spring 2027: Church building restoration begins • TBD: Visitor Center and Museum opens The entire project is estimated to be completed in 2027.
The Alamo Promenade features statues of important gures in the Texas Revolution, including John William Smith, the Alamo courier.
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