Davy Crockett’s father John was one of the Overmountain Men, pioneers who fought during the American Revolution. Despite John Crockett’s heroics, the family fell on hard times. Davy had a ...

SAN ANTONIO - On Feb. 8, 1836, Davy Crockett arrived in San Antonio 27 days before the fall of the Alamo. One legend claims Crockett was commander of the “Tennessee Mounted Volunteers.” ...