Union City, Tenn.–Join Discovery Park of America on Saturday, August 15, 2020 as they commemorate the 234th birthday of David Crockett.
Many of David Crockett’s descendants live in our area and several of his relatives, including his son, Congressman John Wesley Crockett, are buried in Paris City Cemetery.
Exhibits pertaining to Crockett can be found throughout the park, including a life-sized statue in the Settlement, a portrait and video in the Regional History Gallery, and a commemorative room in Liberty Hall. Special programs throughout the day will address technology used by Crockett and his peers on the frontier in the 19th century. The Trapper’s Cabin, usually reserved for those who have purchased an Explorer Plus ticket package, will also be open to the public for the day.
Free with your membership or park admission.
All day – Milling Demonstrations at Mill Ridge
11 a.m. Trapper Technology: The Tools of David Crockett
1 p.m. Kids Create Art Activity: Baskets
2 p.m. The Science of Soap: A Frontier Craft
3 p.m. KEVA Plank Challenge – Log Houses
*All programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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