The Alamo

Kerville to San Antonio to Austin!

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January 8th 2009
After checking out of our hotel in Kerrville, we headed outside and couldn't believe it was beautiful, sunny, and 75 degrees! Texas weather was better than California--we were sure someone was playing tricks on us. We drove to San Antonio to see the Alamo, where we learned it looks nothing like it did in Peewee's Big Adventure. We did, however, see David Crockett's hair in a locket, and learned ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more