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About This Experience

Walk around Davy Crockett’s homestead in Tennessee as you hear about his family and childhood struggles. Learn about Crockett’s relationship with the Tensaw Creek and the Redstick Creek tribes. Understand how Crockett got involved with General Jackson’s army, specifically during the Battle of Fort Mims. Examine a gristmill, similar to one that Davy Crockett used for his businesses, after his life in the military. Hear about Davy’s run for political office and what led to his opposition to President Jackson. Stand at the Capitol in Washington DC, as you learn about how Crockett thwarted a would-be assassin of the president. Understand the causes of the battle between the Texans and the Spanish. Visit the Alamo and view the Alamo Cenotaph. Learn about troop numbers, the strategy, and the reinforcements that never came. Hear about the highlights of Crockett’s life and legacy.