In the decades that followed, that tradition of fellowship was maintained with few exceptions. Memories to last a lifetime were made at the Alamo. The organization grew steadily in numbers across the globe. As we entered the digital age, our Facebook group brought members together, along with Alamo enthusiasts from all over the world.
In 2017, Bill retired his leadership role after thirty-one years and new leadership stepped in to bring new members into The Alamo Society. We began to publish The Alamo Dispatch, a full-color triannual online magazine dedicated to the Alamo and the Texas Revolution.
In 2022, winds of change ushered in something new: an expanded focus on the history of the site, 1836 siege/battle and related topics. And the professionally acclaimed
The Alamo Dispatch is now available in a print edition
(available with most membership levels.)
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Our History
Our Symbol:
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We identify with the keystone of the Alamo Church. This beautifully carved Spanish stone wedge is the core or foundation of this famous entrance, proudly holding the entire design together. As the Alamo's "birthstone," its elegance, uniqueness, strength, and history make it the ideal symbol to represent our organization.
OUR MISSION
Alamo Historical Society is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to fostering research to better understand the Battle of the Alamo, the formation of Texas, and its related history. We honor, promote, and support the Alamo’s historical integrity and preservation. We are an international organization with hundreds of members of all ages and various backgrounds.
A TRADITION SINCE 1986
The 150th Anniversary
Texas was celebrating her Sesquicentennial and a group of Alamo enthusiasts were uniting under the leadership of Bill Chemerka. This unincorporated but highly organized group came to be called The Alamo Society, celebrating the Alamo in popular culture and history. Annual get-togethers became tradition, as members came from across the country and the world to meet in San Antonio to commemorate March 6.
