For many Texans, The Alamo holds a special place in their heart. The Texas monument is a must see for anyone visiting the Lone Star State, and apparently it has had a major impact on one music icon in particular. Phil Collins recently donated his collection of over 200 artifacts to The Alamo, and they are currently on display in San Antonio.
The “Phil Collins Collection Preview” is currently on display at The Alamo, and the exhibit will run through April 25. Featured in Phil Collins’ collection are; a brass cannon used by the Mexican Army during the Battle of the Alamo, the original battle orders that called for the attack on the Alamo, and many more historic items, according to USA Today.
“We are beyond excited to finally share some of the amazing artifacts Mr. Collins so generously donated. The public has been very interested in seeing the Collins Collection. It has been an honor to care for and preserve these artifacts over the years,” said Kristi Miller Nichols, the Alamo’s director of archaeology, collections, and historical research at the Alamo. Like many Texans, clearly Phil Collins has not forgotten The Alamo.