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    CTM 50th Anniversary Celebration - The museum was dedicated on April 16, 1958 and opened to the public on April 21, 1958. Special proclamations will be read and presented to the museum by both Morristown City and Hamblen County government representatives relating the fact that the museum has provided heritage education in the Lakeway area for 50 years. An 1950's-themed open house will be held from 2:00 - 4:00 PM on Sunday April 27, 2008 at the museum. If approved and ready, a site dedication plaque will be presented by the Samuel Doak Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution, marking the property as the site of the boyhood home of David Crockett. If the plaque is not ready by the April 27th date it will be presented at a later date.

    April 29, 2008 - Crockett Tavern Museum opens for the 2008 season.

    July 10-12, 2008 - David Crockett Family Reunion - Direct Descendants of David Crockett & Kin (DDDC)

      Comfort Inn-Greenville, TN 423-639-4185

      Thursday, July 10 - Re-enactment at Fort Watauga; Sycamore Shoals State Historic Site - Elizabethton, TN
      Friday, July 11 - Bus tours - Museum of Appalachia; Crockett Tavern Museum and other stops
      Saturday, July 12 - David Crockett Birthplace Park during the day-Limestone, TN; Evening DDDC Banquet - Comfort Inn
      See www.goahead.org for more details or call 423-257-2167

    August 17, 2008 - David Crockett's 222nd Birthday Celebration will be held on Sunday, August 17th from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m at the museum wih refreshments, children's activities, and tours of the museum.

    September 13, 2008 - Crockett Fall Fest is planned for Saturday, September 13, 2008 on the lawn of the museum from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with colonial food, music, dance, and re-enactors.


    Fall Fest 2008 Vendor Application

  • Photos

    Tennessee Historical Commission marker at intersection of East Dumplin Valley Road and South Chucky Pike in Jefferson County, TN.
    Justin Burke with "Davy's"

    Bob & Joy Bland. Joy is 4th Great Grand Daughter of David Crockett thru his son John Wesley Crockett who was born in Jeff. Co.
    Children at 8/17 birthday party at CTM

    Chris Daigle and mother, Tony Daigle in front of CTM. Chris is 5th Great Grand Son of David Crockett and Tony is the 4th Great Grand Daughter. Tony is VP of the DDDC & Kin.
    Analyse Claire Daigle, 8 months. She is the youngest direct decendant (6th generation) of David Crockett known today. She descends thru John Wesley Crockett, David's 1st son. Her parents are Chris & Ashley Daigle. Chris the the current President of the Direct Descendants of David Crockett & Kin, which will hold their July, 10-12, 2008 reunion in Limestone, TN at the Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park.

    Polly's Pavilion-New classroom facility at museum
    Appalachian Quilt Trail "Bear Paw Quilt" at museum

    Justin Burke, historical interpreter, talks with Hamblen County school children.
    Early 1960's interior shot of Crockett Tavern Museum. Left: Meta Goodson, Right: Sarah Dougherty

    Early 1960's exterior shot of the Crockett Tavern Museum. The musuem opened April 21, 1958 and will celebrate 50 years of heritage tourism and historic preservation in 2008.
    New canvas cover on Conestoga Wagon at Crockett Tavern Museum. Thanks to the Bible family ancestors who gave contributions toward the purchase of the wagon cover.


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