The Alamo stands as one of the most iconic pieces of Texas history, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors from around the world who come to learn about true Texas history where it all began.

From its early days as a Spanish mission to the final moments in the Battle of the Alamo, right up until Coastal Bend native Clara Driscoll paid out of her own pocket to save the historic grounds, visitors can learn all about it in Alamo Plaza.

I spent two days walking the grounds with the Alamo's most knowledgeable historian, Ernesto Rodriguez.

"Good morning Coastal Bend. I'm Ernesto Rodriguez, senior curator, historian, and lecturer. Welcoming to you from the Alamo," Rodriguez said.

The Alamo is much different from what it was just a few years ago. Expansion and education is now the mission,

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