Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 82: Cinco De Mayo
This week, the world celebrated Cinco de Mayo - a holiday that’s gained notoriety throughout the years, with themed parties and restaurant specials. But what really happened on that fateful May 5th?
We reveal the origins of Cinco de Mayo, and how our story here at the Alamo intersects with the historical path that led to this day. Featuring the Alamo's former curator Dr. Bruce Winders.
Read more on Cinco de Mayo: https://officialalamo.medium.com/what-do-you-mean-cinco-de-mayo-isnt-mexican-independence-day-3e42f35c8df8
Read about the previous Mexican War of Independence: https://officialalamo.medium.com/san-antonio-and-the-alamo-in-the-mexican-war-of-independence-2db481c718db
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