For $5, you can see a great miniature version of the Alamo, with a narrated description of the Battle! Interestingly, Phil Collins does the narration!
I had a very nice chat with the fellow running the shop on the day we were there. I asked about the Phil Collins connection, and was told that Phil is a fan of the Alamo. I was also told that he is a very pleasant person when he comes around, and he is always accommodating to his fans!
In addition to their diorama show, the history shop sells old maps and historic items. I felt that the person at the shop prided himself on their ability to find (and even restore) old maps and documents.
I also enjoyed learning that the actual Alamo, at the time of the Battle, took up a lot of area. In fact, the History shop, and most of the noted businesses in the area, are really a part of the location of the Alamo.
If you are going to visit the Alamo anyway, you must stop by the History Shop as part of your experience!
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