NU Club of San Antonio

Every year since 1925 the Alamo Mission Chapter of the Daughters for the Republic of Texas has staged the annual Pilgrimage to the Alamo. This is a memorial tribute to the Alamo Heroes and the heritage of Texas. A solemn wreath-bearing procession departs from the Vietnam Memorial and walks silently to the Alamo. Simultaneously, the names of the Alamo defenders are intoned from inside the Alamo walls. Following the procession and placing of the wreaths on the Alamo greensward, a brief memorial service takes place. The Fiesta Military Coordinator delivers the address and the sounding of Taps ends the ceremony.

During the ceremony, it is our honor to remember one of Norwich's most distinguished alumni. Captain Albert Martin, a graduate of the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy, served valiantly at the Alamo and ultimately died in battle. To this day, he is remembered by the alumni of Norwich University as her first war hero.

Date: Monday, April 28, 2025

Time: 3:30 p.m. gathering for a 4 p.m. start (Ceremony typically concludes by 5pm)

Location: Auditorium Circle in front of  the Tobin Center.  We will meet at 3:30 for the lineup at the very end of the formation - look for the fiesta wreath in NU colors! If you have trouble finding us, you can contact Dawn Robinson '99 at 210 326 2051.

Please Note: The procession is about a half-mile walking via city streets. Dressing for the weather while staying appropriate for a memorial tribute is recommended. There is paid parking near the start of the procession route on Jefferson St. across from St Mark Episcopal Church. Or you can park near the endpoint in the vicinity of the Alamo (Rivercenter Mall parking garage is recommended). Either way, be prepared to walk the route twice!

Primary Contact
Nancy Kinder M'04
Club Officer
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Primary Contact
Dawn Robinson '99
Club Volunteer
Email Dawn

Primary Contact
Derek Zamagni '92
Club Officer
Email Derek