Davy Crockett Cabin and Museum
Davy Crockett Cabin and Museum
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Dewayne P
Elizabethtown, KY1,818 contributions
Mar 2021
I drove out knowing I needed a reservation in advance to go inside the reconstructed house - partially made from materials from his original house. I didn't call to do an interior tour, but did take a picture of the house and his mother's grave, read the information, and went on my way. There is a small parking area in front of the cabin with a handful of picnic tables.
Written March 23, 2021
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rhaltn56
Murfreesboro, TN177 contributions
Nov 2022
Nice little place and informative but can't get in unless you call ahead for time. Small parking area but have they chamber never heard of volunteers to keep this open for visitors. Stop if you have a interest in Davy Crockett but that is about it. Could be a lot better
Written November 21, 2022
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RobertWLindner
Sun City Center, FL123 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
I visited the cabin 7/10/19. I planned this as a quick stop on a tight schedule several months ago. Following their website, I scheduled my visit mid-day, when they were scheduled to be open.
Upon arriving at the cabin, there was a note posted that stated their hours, BUT SAID YOU NEEDED TO CALL FOR A RESERVATION. That is a change. The note said to call City Hall 731-665-7253 or one of several key holders. Sadly, I did not think to take a photo of the note until miles away and some of the names are different from the picture posted, however it is similar to the outdated photo already posted.
Since we had no time to wait around, we just looked in the windows and got a very good sense of the interior.
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Upon arriving at the cabin, there was a note posted that stated their hours, BUT SAID YOU NEEDED TO CALL FOR A RESERVATION. That is a change. The note said to call City Hall 731-665-7253 or one of several key holders. Sadly, I did not think to take a photo of the note until miles away and some of the names are different from the picture posted, however it is similar to the outdated photo already posted.
Since we had no time to wait around, we just looked in the windows and got a very good sense of the interior.
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Written July 11, 2019
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Diane C
Russellville, KY128 contributions
Jun 2015 • Family
Very surprised this attraction has not yet been reviewed. Perhaps because it is in a small town and off the beaten path. Anyone going down Hwy. 45W in northwestern TN, should stop in - lot of 'Davy Crockett' history! The cabin itself is restored with timbers taken from Crockett's last home in TN, before going to TX & his death at the Alamo. The two story cabin is loaded with museum items from the early 1800's and personal items from Davy Crockett and his descendents. What impressed us the most was an actual trunk that was recovered from the Alamo, and the original last letter that he wrote to one of his children before his death. There are also pictures of Fess Parker (the 'Disney Davy Crockett') when he visited there and was in their parade in the 1990's. The museum is operated on donations of visitors and donations from Crockett's descendents. The asking donation is $7.50, but any amount is most appreciated. The museum and cabin is operated by a super nice older gentleman and his wife. We were amused and learned so much from his many stories about the Crockett's. He even played a couple of songs for us (one of which was the 'Disney' Davy Crockett theme song) on his harmonica. Beside the cabin is where Davy Crockett's mother is buried. Would highly recommend anyone to visit and make a donation to this wonderful, almost forgotten part of TN history.
Written July 12, 2015
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Guide184961
26 contributions
Sep 2018 • Friends
The last home of
Davy Crockett is rebuilt from the logs that were at his and his mother's last home. The original house was in an obscure location in a farm field and my saving and moving it to Rutherford it is available to families, history buffs and historians to visit. Informed docents will tell you the story of the artifacts in the cabin and give you the opportunity to explore and discover on your own.
Davy Crockett is rebuilt from the logs that were at his and his mother's last home. The original house was in an obscure location in a farm field and my saving and moving it to Rutherford it is available to families, history buffs and historians to visit. Informed docents will tell you the story of the artifacts in the cabin and give you the opportunity to explore and discover on your own.
Written March 29, 2019
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nanaof10
Anderson, IN43 contributions
Sep 2020
The exhibit was closed but, there is a lot of written information that you can read to understand more.
Written September 28, 2020
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RSR0414
Fulton, KY55 contributions
Oct 2016 • Friends
Anytime to visit Davy Crockett Cabin is good. But, if you want to see a small town pull together for their honored citizen you need to wait until the first full week in October. The small town comes alive and so full! Different activities each night, vendors set up in town plus more. The last day of the celebration a grand parade is held. The local schools marching Junior High school bands and the local High School Band. This is one of the rare times the band performance is free for all.
Written January 6, 2017
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Thestorylady
Etta, MS19 contributions
Mar 2016 • Family
We really enjoyed our visit here. There was a sweet older couple that gave us our tour. They were so knowledgeable about Davie Crockett and all of the interesting antiques in the museum. Although small, there is so much to see in this replica cabin.
Written March 15, 2016
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Lester Ojeda
San Juan, Puerto Rico482 contributions
Jul 2022
If you need a justification to visit this place, you won't find it in a review. If you don't need a justification to pay homage to this hero, then you'll find exactly what you're looking for.
Written August 31, 2022
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