Phil Collins Donation Announcement - June 26, 2014

June 26, 2014 - THE ALAMO, Texas -- The largest-known private collection of artifacts from the Texas Revolution and the Battle of the Alamo will soon be coming home.
Former Genesis drummer, OscarTM winner, multiple Grammy AwardTM winner and Texana collector Phil Collins joins Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson to announce the donation of his famed collection of rarities to the State of Texas on behalf of the Alamo.
The private collection was popularized in Collins' 384-page book, "The Alamo and Beyond" published in 2012.
For many of the items, the donation will mean many items will be returning to the cradle of Texas liberty for the first time since the legendary defeat of Texian forces by Mexican troops under Santa Anna in 1836.
Collins' Alamo collection includes invaluable artifacts like Jim Bowie's legendary knife, and one of only four rifles left that were owned by Davy Crockett. Collins has Crockett's leather shot pouch and two powder horns he allegedly gave a Mexican officer before his death. There are letters from William B. Travis and many other invaluable historic documents that shed insight on early Texas history.
For more information on the Texas General Land Office please visit www.glo.texas.gov.
For more information on the Alamo, please visit the official Alamo website at www.thealamo.org.

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

As if there was not a reason to love Phil Collins already. He's giving back for a life so well traveled and experienced. A true statesman!

[@sherrygorman2847]

As a Native Born Texan, THANK YOU MR. COLLINS! You werent born in Texas but you got here as soon as you could!

[@texazed]

God bless Phil Collins

[@antthompson6778]

I am a Tejano. And cant believe my eyes ears. Collins. Wow!

[@SuperJohnnyO]

All of those people in the background just walking past *Phil Collins!* I wish I knew this was happening when it happened! I would have been there in a tick!

[@silvia6068]

È quello che mi sono chiesta anch'io durante tutto il video! Sarei volata lì immediatamente!! 🤩😍 Oltre ad essere un grande artista è una persona generosa, grande Phil!

[@MegaJessness]

San Antonio is my hometown, and no matter what I will always be proud of my hometown's history, and my homestate's history. Thank you so much, Phil Collins.

[@7863348]

What a generous guy and very humble too. He's a legend in his own right. Although I'm Canadian I can still appreciate what he did donating his collection. Great stuff Mr. Collins

[@zyxquark]

since all of our Texas ancestors came from some place else it seems only fitting a guy like this should become an honorary Texican. Very nice indeed.

[@davidsiller9078]

I love Phil Collins and appreciate his wonderful donation contribution to the history and preservation of the Alamo! San Antonio loves this man and he is a true Texan.

[@maurgallag1gallagher365]

Thank you Phil for respecting and remembering our American culture! I love you, and Genesis and all the works you’ve accomplished I will respect you forever going forward ♥️

[@KellyBezz]

Phil Collins is a very generous man. Phil used his multiple God-given gifts to the best of his ability! Phil is an international treasure! Thank you Phil for giving the Alamo collection to the state of Texas! Thank you for writing and singing the soundtrack to my and many others lives! Phil are a humble, humorous, generous legend! It’s unfortunate that almost 4 years later they still haven’t worked out a proper building to house Phil’s most generous, complete collection! It would be a shame to lose it because of politics! God Bless.

[@slyfoxie55]

Also to stop it being argued over and sold off when he passed away. What a great insight he has to make sure it had a place to go.

[@rosemarybaker8820]

Now when we visit the Alamo I will think of Phil.

[@jaywatts333]

Phil Collins, thank you so much. my cousin was dr.john purddy reynolds who died in the alamo war. from my intire family, thank you.

[@Comicsandstuff]

You should check out his figure from king and country toy soldiers if you haven't already. Ill be picking him up next paycheck so it was kind of cool seeing this comment.

[@jaywatts333]

@@Comicsandstuff i would love to see the opening of the new building. let me now when... lol

[@annothschnitzer8800]

Thank YOU!!!! Phil Collins.

[@rosemarybaker8820]

This guy is great. Not many people would do what he did.

[@valkimber3706]

Phil is a good guy.

[@dondoyle8474]

Wow Phil Collins I would’ve never guessed he was a collector Of Alamo artifacts. This donation is totally cool not just the artifacts but who it’s from. Kudos to you Phil Collins👍👍

[@ladyblackstardust390]

An incredible drummer. A prolific song master and successful mega-rocker. And a good guy! Great on him for giving his Alamo collection back to the people of Texas and the citizens of a free United States. Thank you Phil! Just to be clear, men AND women got hooked on the story of the Alamo.

[@SOLOLULA2]

Wonderful Phil Collins!!! God Bless!!!

[@arisamsali3548]

i love phil collins he is the real musician. I am proud of you. He is The legend of Progressive rock.

[@ymmatsomaht7255]

God Bless Phillip Collins for Texas

[@woof3598]

be interesting to be in the room and sit in the back and listen to Phil talk Alamo with others

[@evad9211]

this is incredibly generous of Phil. good for him and good for texas and american history. In some way this will also benefit Phil in a way he may have not thought about... these artifacts hold energy. energy of the people who used them...the places they were used. these are war artifacts. people killed and died using and holding them. a large collection like this really does not belong in a personal home. its a little dangerous. you can only clear so much of that stuff! so good for him. I love Phils contribution to this world in generalI (I LOVE his music) so Im glad his space may be clearer for him, amplifying his happiness. XOXO

[@msjoanofthearc]

Thank you Phil for your superb mind in the recognition of the importance of this historical landmark and it's meaning for LIBERTY!!!

[@cindipossidento5688]

He is adorable !!! Such an amazing Talent …. We love you Phil !!!!

[@ShahyarGhanbari]

LOVE in The AIR....THANKS, MAESTRO...Thanks for Everything.

[@ronnietravis7972]

Wow! I would love to talk to Mr. Phil Collins about the Alamo.He seems to be a Great Caring Man.

[@bonanonymouscrickett5231]

I've always had enormous respect for Phil Collins and have been a genesis fan since the band started. At this time in my life it is encouraging to hear how much he respects Crockett. I've tried to be like my uncle and now watching liberty going down the tubes... Thank you so much Mr Collins.

[@johnwayneeverett6263]

i never knew thank you phil collins a real texan

[@moogman5]

THE GREATEST rock drummer of all time...Mr. Collins.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

Every Dang time I watch one of these historical vids on KZbin I buy another book. Had to order a copy of Phil's book before the video ended. The man has done a very nice thing for Texas and America. Historians and History Buffs will gain immeasurably from Mr. Collins' gift.

[@nonsuch]

Awesome Phil! More room in the house now, I bet ;)

[@mechellekingman7833]

Top man

[@Wyndy57]

💙My brother had a Davey Crockett outfit that my mom made for him. I still remember the song! Lol Phil is right!! We (Humanity) need to keep (cherish, protect) history for future generations. It's our (his)story of how we got where we are today, how mankind struggled/suffered, overcome, invented/accomplished great things! Even died for our convictions and beliefs! We can't let that "touchable" living history fade away like a blood stained battle ground in the rain! Texas/Alamo is so lucky that Phil donated that HUGE Alamo collection to them! AND that live museum he created! Just so fabulous!!!😲😍🥰What a treasure!!!😍👏 👏👏👏 (The collection AND Phil Collins!!🥰) Bless you Sir Phil! 👑 Always 💙 and respect, alllwaaays True Blue💙

[@twinsmm1]

Phil, what an incredible guy. One of the best prog-rock drummers in the world, one of the best prog-rock singers in the world (screw all you anti-Phil/pro-Gabriel nay-sayers), and one of the HUGEST pop singers in the world ...and now Phil-anthropy.

[@schallrd1]

Phil not a stanger to crowds. Thank you for all your contributions in all ways.

[@chrismattox4281]

Bless this excellent musician and collector for sharing his accumulated artifacts!

[@manuelgchapajr2000]

As a 12th Generation Texan thank you! And thank you for all of the Great Music!

[@kurglekreutzer6344]

Commendable! What else could you say!

[@wisdomthroughaworldofwords1412]

Really extraordinary hobby of Phil Collins'. I appreciate his generosity and his music, as a fan of his music and someone who loves and respects all of our great Texas History.

[@trumptorianguard4617]

God Bless Phil Collins! GOOD MAN!!!

[@robertnegron9706]

Time travelers. All of us.

[@elishadrayton2041]

Phil this is very nice of you. Thank you

[@luna-bw2pf]

Amooo a phil collins. ❤❤❤💘💘❤❤❤

[@Shirtgama]

I remember coming to San Antonio for summer vacation and went to this small Alamo museum across the street. My dad realized that the voice overs were recorded by phil collins at the section of the model sets. I guess one of the workers there heard him bring that up and told us that he is giving a speech at the alamo as we were speaking. We went outside and sure enough there he was on that podium. I was pretty young soon to be in my teens and didnt know who he really was until I got home a few days later. I booted up my Grand Theft Auto game and the first song in the car radio was sure enough... I Don't Care Anymore by him. I thought it was a wild coincidence and will never forget those moments for unexpectedly introducing me to his career.

[@Matt201191]

Hope Genesis make a new album!!!

[@alantgv3618]

Another You Tube Account He can still use a drum machine, he just can't play actual drums. He can still sing. It probably won't happen though. :(

[@PaulGuenther-hy8cq]

Phil Collins touches our hearts, mind and Spirit of Texas.

[@khakicampbell6640]

Such a cool dude! I appreciate him all the more now. Also, what an interesting and unusual area of fascination for a person from across the sea~

[@katethomas5712]

He says in his book that the interest started with the Davy Crockett film King of the wild frontier. Also I think(not sure) I've read he thinks he was there in a past life

[@gkeaoyrge]

Watching this back now, I can't believe the difference in Phil's physical appearance and condition from 2014 to say 2016 when he started his solo tour. Such a shame about the problems that occurred during his medical procedures and his alcoholism. Thankfully he's managed to overcome all of that and in his own words is lucky to still be around to tell the tale.

[@jesseorozco5243]

That was 5 years ago, it’s now 2019... when do we get to see the cool stuff.

[@robertnegron9706]

They approved the county’s $25. Million share of funding for a $450 million museum and visitor center across from the Alamo Dated May 19,2021. Great news.

[@dwightcurrie8316]

Just unboxed and skimmed thru for an hour or so "The Alamo And Beyond" by Phil Collins. I have only one word to describe my initial opinion. MARVELOUS! Well written. Great photography of artifacts & Ephemera. All the documents are transcribed & where necessary, translated from Spanish. Don't remember what it cost on Amazon, but worth every penny. Next step is to find a comfy chair among my meager, in comparison, antique collection...None from The Alamo, sadly.....and give it a thorough read.

[@1046fireman]

That was a good story.

[@ericsimpson1176]

I was never a big fan of his music but i am a big fan of him

[@JohnCook-bx4gv]

7th Generation Texan here, God bless you Phil Collins.

[@nancysiuyeehui178]

I be love you Phil you are the best❤

[@jimclarke1108]

Learn something new every day

[@margiemcknight4891]

All those people walking past him. If I was there, I’m gonna ask him to sing lol.

[@Kjdjrh]

Fabulous !

[@RjBenjamin353]

I’ve got one of Davy Crockett’s foreskin caps.

[@texasthepsychichorse5096]

Im six years too late with my comment but Ive just seen this. Phil has done a great deed not just to the Alamo but also making sure SHE wont get her gold digging mitts on it. Well done Phil. No Alimony for her. 🤣 Good luck for the Oct gig with Genesis! xxx

[@audreypurcell8700]

Lucky he donated it before Orianne tried to sell it on him!

[@raskltube]

i think thats pretty cool

[@vayvemdjalofano1865]

All of my lifi, survivors and we wait we wonder uma das melhores da sua careira Phil vc é melhor dos melhores um grande astro da musica

[@GabrielWilsonCollins]

It would have been nice to hear the questions a little clearer...

[@xxjj4082]

Honorary TEXAN.

[@charlesb8772]

Pretty neat that he understood the meaning of the Alamo and collected so much. It just sad that political correctness has turned the Alamo into some sort of bad history because of the Hispanics taking over..It is amazing that so many Americans don't know much about our history here, our government and politics...

[@Insp-de2yj]

He's a great Freemason.

[@robertnegron9706]

So was Travis , Crockett and Bowie etc.

[@garyhammond2213]

Phil Collins is a Texian Patriot.

[@jaywatts333]

has the new building been opened up yet ?

[@clhe5775]

Last weekend. Saw it today.

[@sandradeoliveira5058]

👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@jimhughes5255]

Does he have a home in San Antonio? Wish he would if not. Imagine what he could do for the music scene here.

[@twinsmm1]

Maybe they can keep Phil's collection in the basement.

[@liveoak144]

He stipulated that his collection must be viewable.

[@twinsmm1]

@@liveoak144 uh... I guess you didn't get the reference.

[@liveoak144]

@@twinsmm1 I guess not. what are you referring to?

[@twinsmm1]

@@liveoak144 Pee Wee's Big Adventure. Pee Wee was told by a fortune teller that he'd find his stolen bicycle at the Alamo, in the basement. So, Pee Wee travels all the way to Texas, has to take the guided tour like everyone else. At the conclusion of tour, he raises his hand and asks, "When do we get to see the basement?" The tour guide laughs and says, "There's no basement in the Alamo!" The tour guide and the tour group all laugh. Pee Wee is humiliated. So now, you too know that there's no basement in the Alamo.

[@liveoak144]

@@twinsmm1 oh yeah, I remember that. lol. you're funny. lol. ain't no basement. i just watched the biker bar scene a couple of days ago. you would think i would have caught your reference.

[@gustavojuliancaetano8382]

Le pueden poner los subtítulos en castellano ??

[@ymmatsomaht7255]

Move to Texas you know alot about us

[@sandradeoliveira5058]

👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋

[@andymaciver1760]

What do Phil Collins and the Alamo have in common? They've both been violated by ozzy osbourne

[@charlescasey9799]

The blokes a bit of all right

[@roba6277]

Has there ever been any formal examination of these artifacts to truly authenticate them?

[@RobertKekuna]

Rob A The book would probably not come out unless the provenance of those items had been authenticated, but I don't know for sure,

[@liveoak144]

Yes.

[@RjBenjamin353]

This guy is worth 300-400 million dollars

[@newcreations1929]

It wasn't luck Phil..purpose!

[@jasonperkins8751]

Anyone notice the background? It's like a green screen or something. There are big buildings behind the Alamo etc etc. Wonder why they did that

[@ladyblackstardust390]

+Jason Perkins You're daft man! That's the Alamo.

[@jasonperkins8751]

+Lady BlackStardust I grew up in San Antonio and have been to the Alamo so many times I can't count. The Alamo is literally in the middle of downtown SA. Behind the Alamo are big buildings including the Travis hotel. In this video they are gone. I was wondering why they would somehow remove them from the video

[@andrewlloyd1198]

Downtown is immediate the other direction from where they area. Plus it looks like we've got low scattered clouds with a lot of back lighting.

[@ladyblackstardust390]

Andrew Lloyd Some people think everything is a conspiracy. Look at other shots of the Alamo from that direction and distance, even on Google image. If you angle from either side you see modern buildings or fram a greater distance. The trees in foreground may also cover up distant buildings. It's all online. Good for Phil Collins to give his collection to the Alamo archives.

[@scotty3034]

What the fuck are you talking about? Have you ever even been to the Alamo?

[@ybrix101]

That introduction was kind of lame. There are a lot of Texans familiar with its history including me,

[@KellyBezz]

SPacy sam aku holT I agree but I think the guy was trying to brag about how much Phil knows about the Alamo and unfortunately he couldn’t think of another way besides tearing others down. I do think it’s true though that normal everyday people including all people who had elementary level history - can’t tell you much more than it was the “Texans versus Mexicans”! He had the privilege of introducing an absolute legend in Phil Collins you would think that he would have thought about it before hand but it is what it is. God Bless Phil for his donation. Cheers!

[@SKY-jv9ue]

Nice, only one little problemo, WHERE'S provenance check? Why were these items just accepted without question? It's too good to be true that Crockett gave De la Pena his pouch, and the other items. They are truly suspect!

[@bencortez5916]

@SKY13 You mad bro?

[@rogerborroel4707]

@@bencortez5916 First of all, I'm NOT your Bro. A provenance check needs to be done on those items, institutions do it to make sure they are not getting scammed by the donator or seller. Even pawn shops do this! Basta?

[@bencortez5916]

@@rogerborroel4707 just seems like ur pissed. No problemo here my friend

[@rogerborroel4707]

@@bencortez5916 Great, be happy then - ignorance is bliss amigo!

[@bencortez5916]

@@rogerborroel4707We're both Mexicans so let's just be happy bro!

[@SKY-jv9ue]

No provenance check was ever done, hence those items must be suspect, till proven real!!!!!!!

[@kentaylor7210]

Alamo artifacts

[@Rocky-ji6cj]

Does he sing?

[@alfamily586]

Google his name.

[@kentaylor7210]

Alamo adtifacts

[@SKY-jv9ue]

A lot of those items could be phony, esp. the so-called de la Pena & Crockett items; was a provenance check ever done? I can't believe that no professional has ever question them, are they for real? A provenance background s/have been done on them, and not accepted by all those silly kids without question!!!!

[@Dannob]

Too bad he can't open his eyes enough to not have sent a cease and disist to TRUMP for using " in the air tonight" at his rallies!!! ..I love Phil but very sad to see how WOKE he is now!

[@Jacksirrom]

Bunch of fake artifacts bought from gift shops LOL. Nothing normal about Collins obsession...

[@alfamily586]

Barney Fife.