FREE COMMEMORATION EVENTS

School Day: Today, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Students will learn about the Alamo and life at the time of the Texas Revolution. Preregistered schools can participate in period demonstrations, tour the site and enjoy sidewalk chalk, musical performances and firing of muskets.

Never Surrender or Retreat:

Today, 10 a.m. Texas-born country singer and Olympic skeet shooter Colt Mcbee will perform a reading of William Travis’ “victory or death” letter, calling for reinforcements and sent out from the Alamo on Feb. 24, 1836.

Family Day: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hands-on activities such a simulated cannon crew, games and other activities for children and families.

The Immortal 32 Arrive!:

March 1, 11 a.m. to noon. A commemoration of the March 1, 1836, arrival of 32 volunteers from Gonzales — the only reinforcements the Alamo received. Guests will include community leaders and youths from Gonzales and descendants of the fallen “Gonzales 32” of 1836.

Texas Independence Day:

March 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music and living history demonstrations on the anniversary of the March 2, 1836, signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence at Washington-on-the-brazos.

Texas Independence Day Ceremony:

March 2, 12:30 to 2 p.m. A Texas Independence Day program in partnership with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Alamo Mission Chapter.

Dawn at the Alamo: March 6, 6 to 7 a.m. A reverent ceremony presented in partnership with the San Antonio Living History Association, commemorating the early morning battle with readings, vignettes, music, wreath-laying and a musket volley.

Remember the Defenders: March 6, 6 to 7 p.m. A solemn evening ceremony presented in partnership with the Alamo Defenders’ Descendants Association pays tribute to the men who gave their lives in the name of Texas Independence on March 6, 1836.

For a complete list of events, visit thealamo.org