Links
Alamo Forums & Organizations:
The Official Alamo Website - The Shrine of Texas Independence!
The Alamo Society - An international organization created in 1986, was founded by Bill Chemerka who publishes a quarterly called The Alamo Journal, dedicated to the latest news and research on the Alamo!
Alamo Studies - Fantastic messageboard community for serious discussions on the history of the Alamo and the Texas Revolution.
Alamo & Texas History Reference Links:
Clothing of the 1830’s - A useful site on the clothing of that era.
Handbook of Texas - The Google of Texas History.
Alamo De Parras - Online archive of the original website, full of debates and useful information on the Alamo and its early history.
Idioms of David Crockett - compiled by Robert A. Braun; a fascinating look into Crockett’s sayings from his popular narrative.
The Daguerreian Society - A wonderful website full of daguerreotypes from the 1840’s and 1850’s.
Websites of Alamo authors and historians:
Official Website of Mike Boldt - Composer, Alamo artist, and long time member of the Alamo Society!
Southern Heritage Studios - Americana and Military History Artist, Mark Lemon!
Official Website of Brian Kaufman - Author of “The Breach”, an amazing novel on General Manuel Castrillon!
Rod’s Words N’ Art - Author of “On The Crockett Trail” and “An Illustrated History of Texas Forts”.
Official Website of Bill Groneman - Author of “David Crockett: Hero of the Common Man” and many other Alamo related titles!
Terry S. Todish - co-author of The Alamo Sourcebook. He is also a speaker, and consultant on the American frontier, especially from 1750 to 1850.
Official Website of Alan C. Huffines - Author of “Blood of Noble Men” and historical advisor to the 2004 Alamo film!
Historical Miniatures - The website of diorama creator and historian, Thomas Feely Jr.
Official Website of Stephen Harrigan - Author of “Gates of the Alamo”, a New York bestseller!
Ned’s Corner - Author of “One Domingo Morning” and an extra from The Alamo (2004) and Alamo: Price of Freedom (1987).
Official Website of Frank Thompson - Author of the novelization for the 2004 Alamo film and many other interesting titles!
Native Sun Productions - Gary Foreman’s award winning production company; responsible for the documentary Boone & Crockett: Hunter Heroes.
Richard Luce - Official website of western artist, Richard Luce, whose painting For God and Texas graced the cover of Bill Chemerka’s Alamo Almanac.
Friends of Alamo Sentry:
Billy Bob Thornton - Website of actor who portrayed David Crockett in The Alamo (2004). He also took part in an interview with Alamo Sentry.
Cástulo Guerra - Website of actor who portrayed General Manuel Castrillon in The Alamo (2004). He also took part in an interview with Alamo Sentry.
Joe Perez - Actor who portrayed Colonel Juan Morales in The Alamo. He, too, took part in an interview with Alamo Sentry.
Alamo Beer - Eugene Simor’s brainchild! Alamo Golden Ale is San Antonio’s only locally owned beer and is a favorite among Alamo buffs!
J.D. Clark Music - The official website of Texas singer and songwriter, J.D. Clark!
Rumping Productions - Mike and Nancy Rumping’s website dedicated to their 30 years of storytelling through their living history events depicting Squire and Jane Boone and Simon and Betsy Kenton.
Keith Kubena - Keith Kubena is an excellent classical and spanish guitarist who resides in the great city of San Antonio, Texas! Visit his website to listen to his mp3’s and for booking information!
King’s X Toy Soldiers - An amazing store located in the Menger hotel in San Antonio, Texas, King’s X sells top quality Alamo figures! If you’re looking to make an Alamo diorama, that’s the place to visit!
True West Magazine - Since 1953, True West Magazine has been committed to preserving the history, lore and lifestyle of the West. Over the years, the amazing magazine has published many great articles on the Alamo.
True West Community - A great website put together by the folks at True West Magazine, which brings you together with other buffs and enthusiasts of the Old West.
Bob Boze Bell - The president of True West Magazine blogs about his historical interests, artwork, and challenges in publishing the highly respected magazine.
Reenactment and Period item links:
The Texian Legacy Association - From news, calendar events, helpful links, to articles; this website has just about everything!
Traditional Muzzleloading Association - The TMA is dedicated to preserving the rich and fascinating heritage of the traditional muzzleloading firearms of early America. Whether your interest is in rendezvous, re-enactments, historical clothing, camps, trapping, weapons, accoutrements or American history, all historical topics in relation to the muzzleloading firearms prior to 1900 are welcomed.
Texas Progressives - A yahoo group belonging to those who are serious about the reenacting interpretation and learning of the 1835-1846 time period.
The New Orleans Greys - The yahoo page belonging to the living history group.
Primer Batallon de México - Website belonging to a unit of living historians dedicated to faithfully replicating and interpreting the Mexican Army of the 1800s.
San Antonio Living History Association - The living history group responsible for the Battle of The Alamo reenactments in early March!
The Sutlers Store - Made by a fellow in Russia; he offers clothes, uniforms, and accouterments from the American Revolution to World War 2! The items look top notch! Check it out!
Custom Vestments - A great website that offers the most common clothing of men and women of the lower or middle class who lived in the period from 1810 to 1840. Expensive, but great quality!
Jas Townsend & Son, Inc. - offers affordable clothing, accessories, and accouterments from the 18th and 19th century!
Bender Hats - 19th century hats by Tim Bender!
Texas Sutler - A website full of reenacting odds and ends!