Alamo

Timeline of Major Events at the Alamo

By aarago1

  • Travis arrives at the Alamo

    Travis arrives at the Alamo
    Travis joined the Texas garrison at the Alamo, which at that time was under the combined leadership of Jim Bowie and Colonel James C. Neill.

  • Davy Crockett arrives at the Alamo

    Davy Crockett arrives at the Alamo
    Davy Crockett arrived at the Alamo with 12 Tennessee Mounted Volunteers.

  • Santa Anna arrives at Bejar

    Santa Anna arrives at Bejar
    Santa Anna arrived at Bejar with the first part of his army and the siege of the Alamo began.

  • Travis writes his famous letter

    Travis writes his famous letter
    Travis wrote his famous letter to "the people of Texas and all Americans of the world" requesting reinforcements.

  • Travis draws the line

    Travis draws the line
    Travis drew a line in the sand and gave every man the choice to cross the line and join him in a fight to the death to defend the Alamo. All but one man crossed.

  • The Battle of the Alamo

    The Battle of the Alamo
    The battle of the Alamo. Travis died during the early part of the battle. In a matter of hours, all the American defenders were killed and the Mexicans claimed the victory.