The March 2019 Alamo issue of True West brought to mind a documentary I saw a few years ago that claimed Davy Crockett a…
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After the Battle for the Alamo, Did Any of the Wives or Children of Crockett, Bowie or Travis Visit the Site?
After the battle for the Alamo, did any of the wives or children of Crockett, Bowie or Travis visit the site? Dave Knapp…
The Alamo Under Siege Gary Foreman has fought a lonely battle over the decades—and may be about to win the war.
For many baby boomers, the lasting image of the Alamo comes from the ’50s. The 1950s. Fess Parker is the title character…
Was the Notorious Bad Guy Davy Crockett the Grandson of Davy Crockett? If grandpa had been around he would have tanned his britches!
Yep, he sure was Davy’s grandson but if grandpa had been around he would have tanned his britches. David Crockett,…
The Outlaw Davy Crockett This Davy died in infamy.
Davy Crockett, the King of the Wild Frontier, was born on a mountaintop in Tennessee, served in Congress, fought Indians…
Davy Crockett’s “Ol’ Betsy” Found Lost in Hollywood for nearly half a century, the frontier flintlock is safe and sound.
In most everyone’s life comes a moment or event that provides the catalyst to their future. In my case, that event was t…
How Did Davy Really Die? Davy Crockett vs. Santa Anna's Army
March 6, 1836 Just after midnight, Gen. Santa Anna orders his 2,064 troops to move toward their assault positions. Selec…
Things We Get Wrong About David Crockett Nearly 175 years after the historic battle for Texas Independence, some of us still don't have a clue!
David Crockett (1786-1836), has a tremendous responsibility. What do you think?…
What happened to Davy Crockett’s rifle “Beautiful Betsy?”
What do you think?…
Fiddling with History David Crockett and the "Devil's Box."
David Crockett wore many hats during his lifetime (1786-1836) beside his trademark coonskin. He is remembered as a farme…