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The Alamo The Daughters of the Republic of Texas have been entrusted by the Texas State Legislature, since 1905 with the care and maintenance of The Alamo. According to Texas Law, the DRT must preserve the historic site "as a scared memorial to the heroes who immolated themselves upon that hallowed ground." With no monetary help from local, state or federal government, the DRT depends solely on money from donations and proceeds from the gift shop to preserve the complex and maintain exhibits. Winter Hours: Monday ~ Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m to 5:30 p.m. Summer Hours: Monday ~ Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Alamo complex is open every day of the year except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The Mansion of the Legation
The French Legation Museum is centrally located at 802 San Marcos Street in Austin and has easy access from Interstate Highway 35 (I 35). Guided tours are available Tuesday through Sunday, from 1:00-4:30 p.m. Please call us at (512) 472-8180 for current information about special events and to arrange for large group visits. http://www.french-legation.mus.tx.us
The Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library
The library is open for research Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m until 5:00 p.m. The Library is closed on New Year’s Day, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The library collections are available on an equal basis to all researchers. Materials in the library are in closed stacks and do not circulate outside the building. Access to the collections is provided through an extensive card catalog. The library's holdings are acquired through donations of collections and individual gifts and of funds for the purchase of needed additions. The gift of memorials honoring friends and family members is a valued tradition of the library. Families of persons so honored are notified of the contribution, and the gift provides a lasting tribute in the collections of the library. For further information on donations and contributions please contact the Library Director. The library is located on Alamo Plaza, south of the Alamo Church, within the walls of the compound. Mailing address: Daughters of the Republic of Texas Library P.O. Box 1401 San Antonio, Texas 78295-1401 Telephone: (210) 225-1071 Fax: (210) 212-8514 E-mail: drtl@drtl.org Visit website at: http://www.drtl.org/~drtl/
The building was originally the law office of William Pitt Ballinger, father of co-founder Betty Ballinger. Now known as the Cradle, it is cherished by the Daughters as the place where Miss Ballinger and her first cousin Hally Bryan Perry formulated the idea for their new organization. The Cradle has recently been restored to reflect the original furnishings of the late 1800's. Location: 2903 Ave. O 1/2, Galveston Hours: By AppointmentAdmission: None-Donations accepted Address: P.O. Box 3537, Galveston, TX 77552 |
