We are down to the wire for the 2024 Crockett Family Reunion. We are all getting excited to see the changes that are going on at The Alamo and to see all the Crockett cousins, kin, and friends again. Many of you have been asking about the schedule and events. July in San Antonio is extremely hot and humid. Past reunions here have proven that any outdoor activities beyond 2:00pm have very low participation. With that in mind, we have set aside free time from 2:00pm to 7:00pm.
Wednesday July 17, 2024:
Board of Directors Meeting.
Location: TBD
Time: 7:00pm – 8:00pm
Thursday July 18, 2024:
Reunion Check In: Sign in, pick up T-Shirts, Hats, and purchase merchandise.
Location: Crockett Hotel Lobby
Time: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
Friday July 19, 2024:
Walking History Tour of the Alamo: Gary Foreman
Location: Palisade outside the Alamo Chapel
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Ralston Family Collection Center
Location: Back Garden area of The Alamo
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Silent Auction: Place bids on auction items and purchase merchandise
Location: Menger Hotel,
Time 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday July 20, 2024:
2024 Crockett Family Photo: Please wear this year’s reunion t-shirt
Location: Assemble in front of The Alamo Chapel
Time: 8:00am please be on time.
Walking History Tour of the Alamo: Gary Foreman
Location: Palisade outside the Alamo Chapel
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Ralston Family Collection Center
Location: Back Garden area of The Alamo
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Silent Auction: Place bids on auction items and purchase merchandise
Location: Menger Hotel,
Time 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Family Meeting: Elect new officers, conduct board business.
Location: Menger Hotel
Time: 5:30pm – 6:45pm
2024 Crockett Family Banquet: 3 Guest Speakers
Location: Menger Hotel
Time: 7:00pm – when it is over!
Sunday July 21, 2024: Reunion dismissed!
We also suggest that you take advantage of being in San Antonio and experience the
many attractions available there. Here is a list that includes distances from The
Crockett Hotel. They include, but are not limited to:
Shops at the River Center (Mall), .25 miles || The River Walk, .25 miles || Pearl Brewery
1.6 miles || Japanese Tea Garden, 3 miles || San Antonio Botanical Gardens, 3.1 || San
Antonio Zoo 3.1 miles, San Antonio Missions Tour (Fabulous tour) || Six Flags Fiesta,
16 miles || Sea World San Antonio, 18 miles || Natural Bridge Caverns, 27 miles
Reunion Information:
Planning for the Davy Crockett Reunion in July!
We will be announcing hotel information on Monday for the reunion! We have 2 great options and are finalizing the details.
✅ Another accomodation option is staying at the Davy Crockett State Park. 🏔️
Bring your campers or tents and stay at the park with so many great things to do such as fishing, hiking, canoeing, and just absorbing the beautiful nature and scenery that south Tennessee has to offer. 🏕️ 🛶🚍🚲🎣
💰 The cost is $34 – $43 per night
As a former Scout Leader and tent camper, I am happy to answer questions for any newbies wanting to try it. And with the electricity and water at the sites, you can keep cool in July. 😎
Here are the details:
CAMPGROUNDS
Nightly rates vary based on date and availability.
Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.
Campground # 1 has 32 sites, each equipped with 30-amp electric and water hook-ups, and 12 sites with 20-30-50-amp electric and water hookups. Campground # 1 (along Shoal Creek) is open from April 1 through November 31.
Campground # 2 has been renovated and features 52 newly paved sites each equipped with 50-amp as well as 30- and 20-amp electric and water hook-ups. Campground #2 is open year-round.
Camper check-in is at 3 PM on the day of arrival, and check-out is at 12 Noon on the day of departure. To allow for all guests to have the same experience and opportunities, we ask that all campers adhere to these times.
Centralized bathhouses provide hot showers and restrooms. A dump station is available for self-contained rigs.
Reservations may be made online or by calling the park office. Stay limit is two weeks during peak season (March through November) and 28 days during the off-season (December through February).