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News and Updates

    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.

    June 22, 2008 - "A Day in the Life of Rebecca Crockett" - Tanasi Girl Scout event (2:00 - 5:00 p.m.)
    Museum will not be open to the public.

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

      Thursday, July 10 - Arrival, welcome, evening events - Comfort Inn-Greenville, TN 423-639-4185

      Friday, July 11 - Bus tours - Museum of Appalachia; Crockett Tavern Museum - Dr. John L. Welton, William Finley monologue, Polly's Pavilion dedication, and museum tours (3:00 - 5:00 p.m.). Sycamore Shoals, Fort Watauga outdoor drama (7:00-10:00 p.m.).

      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 with "Marshal Andy" performance, 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, re-enactors, and contemporary vendors.


    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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