SAN ANTONIO – Kate Fisher, the director of the Alamo historic site, resigned Friday, October 25, 2025, following public criticism from Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick regarding her perspectives on the site’s complex history. Fisher’s departure marks the latest development in an ongoing debate over how the Alamo’s narrative is presented, especially concerning the roles of slavery and Indigenous perspectives.
The resignation comes after patrick publicly questioned Fisher’s commitment too a “patriotic” portrayal of the Alamo, specifically objecting to plans for interpretive exhibits that would more fully address the experiences of those who fought against Texan independence, including enslaved people and Native Americans allied with the Mexican army. The controversy underscores a broader political battle in Texas over past memory and the interpretation of events central to the state’s identity. Fisher’s last day is November 15,2025.
Fisher, appointed in 2019, oversaw a $500 million renovation of Alamo Plaza intended to create a more comprehensive and historically accurate visitor experience. The project, slated for completion in 2026, has been fraught with challenges, including archaeological discoveries and disagreements over the scope and focus of the exhibits.
“I am incredibly proud of the work accomplished by the Alamo team over the past six years,” Fisher stated in a press release issued October 25, 2025. “However, recent events have made it clear that my vision for the Alamo is not aligned with the priorities of those currently in leadership.”
Patrick’s criticism centered on a planned exhibit detailing the lives of enslaved people who lived and worked at the Alamo, as well as the contributions of Indigenous groups to the conflict. He argued that such exhibits would detract from the story of the Texan defenders and present a negative portrayal of Texas history. “We need to tell the story of the heroes who fought and died for our freedom, not focus on those who opposed them,” Patrick said in a statement released October 24, 2025.
the Alamo, the site of a pivotal 1836 battle in the Texas Revolution, holds immense symbolic importance in Texan culture. For decades,the dominant narrative has focused on the courage and sacrifice of the Texan defenders,portraying the battle as a heroic struggle for independence. However, historians have increasingly challenged this customary interpretation, emphasizing the complexities of the conflict and the perspectives of all involved.The site attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors annually.
