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Episode 141
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Stories Bigger Than Texas: The Alamo Podcast
Episode 141: Southwest Corner - 18 Pounder Cannon Exhibit
It fired the shot that started the Siege of the Alamo. The 18-pounder cannon’s place in Alamo history is now taking physical shape on the grounds of the historic site.
We reveal the new exhibit showcasing its role in the world-famous battle, the hands-on features to help people understand the weight of warfare, and how it unlocks an even older era of Alamo history. Featuring the Alamo's Senior Curator & Historian Ernesto Rodriguez and the Alamo's Senior Researcher & Historian Kolby Lanham.
See Southwest Corner Exhibit: https://youtu.be/rizi2ExcyNs?si=L-3S0d3XPQcJ3C0s
Plan your visit to the Alamo: https://www.thealamo.org/plan-your-visit/