82K views · 2.6K reactions | On This Day in Texas History - March 2, 1836 On the ninth day of the siege, unbeknownst to defenders of the Alamo, the provisional Texas government at Washington-on-the-Brazos declares independence from Mexico. Follow the Alamo’s social media for a day-by-day overview of the events of the siege and battle of the Alamo. Visit www.thealamo.org for a full schedule of events to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the 1836 siege and battle. | The Alamo | Facebook

1836 was a leap year, so the seventh day of the siege fell on February 29. Since there’s no February 29 in 2017, we’re sharing a double dose of history today. On This Day in Alamo History – February 29, 1836 On the seventh day of the siege, Santa Anna sends troops toward Goliad to intercept Texian reinforcements reportedly being brought by Fannin. Mexican troops are also positioned east of the Alamo, completing the encirclement of the besieged garrison. Evidence indicates an informal truce compl