Davy Crockett’s father John was one of the Overmountain ... He lost and won several times. Crockett went to Texas to revamp his political career. As he wrote in an 1836 newspaper: “I told ...

The Alamo, where the defeat of Texas revolutionaries by Mexican forces inspired an iconic battle cry, marks its 189th ...

I am a fan of the mountain men who conquered the American frontier, whether lands beyond the Appalachian mountains or the ...

Legends (and myths) from the life of famed American frontiersman Davy Crockett are depicted ... of Representatives. Finally, Crockett and Russell journey to Texas and partake in the last stand ...

The fight sparked Texas' struggle for independence and today ... to some of the Alamo's most famous defenders, including Davy Crockett and James Bowie. Visit the Alamo Church on your own or ...