Alamo responds after Commissioner Buckingham calls out ‘woke’ Indigenous People’s Day post

SAN ANTONIO – The institution that supports and protects one of Texas’s most cherished landmarks has responded after a major social media stir.

On Monday, Alamo Trust Inc. released a statement in the aftermath of mojor backlash on social media, after Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham (R-TX) called out a post the organization had made on Indigenos Pepole’s Day.

Alamo Trust Inc. clarified that despite the backlash, there are no plans for the institution to change the galleries or messaging of its upcoming museum development, which highlight the contributions to Texan society made by Indigenous communities.

“There are no plans to make significant changes to the galleries contemplated for the Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, which remains on track to open in late 2027, said Alamo Trust Inc. in a statement.

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On Oct. 14, Buckingham responded to various callouts on social media after The Alamo’s social media pages made a post recognising Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which is held on the same day as Columbus Day.

Buckingham slammed the post made earlier that day on the official Alamo account on X (formerly Twitter,) which outlined the planned Indigenous People’s Gallery at the new Alamo Visitor’s Center, set to open in 2027.

“The @TXGLO (Texas General Land Office) is investigating how the Alamo Trust reviews and approves content for social media posts to Official Alamo accounts,” said Buckingham. “We will be holding those responsible accountable and will be implementing a new process to ensure my office has oversight.”

Indigenous Peoples’ Day was been established as an alternative to Columbus Day, with many who celebrate it citing the lasting harm Indigenous tribes on the American continent endured as a result of European colonization.