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Hello Crockett Kin and Friends!


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.

2024 Crocket Family Reunion Schedule


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:

  • You do not have to be a certified (application & documents approved & on file) Crockett descendant to attend the reunion.
  • If you don’t attend the reunion, you can order hats and T-shirts in the online store on the http://www.goahead.org website. June 7 is the last time you can place orders
  • June 1, 2024: The current deadline for Reunion registration. That said, we will-still accept late registrations up to July 1, 2024, on a case by case basis.
  • June 7, 2024:Last time to order reunion t-shirts and hats. All t-shirts and hats will be ordered from the vendor on June 10th. We will only order a few extras and they will be first come first serve at the reunion. Reunion Registrations after June 7, 2024 will not allow T-shirts and Hat orders.
  • July 1, 2024: Crockett Hotel will no longer honor new reservation rates after this
    date. Banquet attendee numbers will be given  to the caterer.
  • There will be a silent auction for people to bid on items.
  • Anyone who wishes to assist with the Reunion planning can contact me by email:
    mwlong0552@gmail.com or text/call at 918-327-4218. Especially looking for some assistance with the sign in stations and shift work in the silent auction room.
    Hotel Information: The Crockett Hotel (Remodeled and updated) 800-292-1050 Rate: King or 2 Double Beds $125.00 per night
  • Cut-off Date: Group rate will be held until Monday, July 1, 2024, at which time unused rooms will be released for resale by the hotel at a rate specified by the hotel. Any reservations after that date will be
    based on Room and Rate Availability. If any participant decides to leave earlier than the scheduled departure date when the participant is in-house at the hotel, there will be a charge of $75.00 plus
    16.75% tax early departure fee.− Portable Cribs at no charge: based on availability
    − Roll-away, one-time fee $20.00 plus 16.75% tax. Room type permitting.Based on availability
    − Check-in time is after 4:00PM and Check-out time is 11:00AM.
    − Valet Parking $25.00 for registered guests. $20.00 for day or event parking.
    − Transportation: There is Uber, Lyft, or Taxi service to get you anywhere you
    need to go if you opt to fly in.
    − Reservations: 800-292-1050 mention Crockett Family Reunion
    − Cancellations: 48 Hours before stay. A full night’s stay will be billed for
    cancellations after this.
    In Closing,
    July is coming soon! Get registered, NOW! See you all in San Antonio July 18th to July 21st.

CROCKETT DESCENDANTS UNVEILS NEW MURAL AT ACTON CEMETERY

On Friday, September 5, 2025, The Direct Descendants & Kin of David Crockett (DDDC) unveiled a moderate size mural of the famous frontiersman’s journey through Texas at the entrance to the historic Acton Cemetery on the outskirts of Granbury, Texas.  The event was held at 11:00 AM.  The seven-foot mural is now a companion piece to the famous 1913 monument of Elizabeth Crockett, David’s second wife, who was laid to rest here in 1860 along with their son, Robert Patton Crockett, and several Crockett relatives.  Elizabeth’s grave and monument is located less than two hundred yards from the entrance.

Crockett descendant, Errol Flannery of Granbury feels that the visual quality of this mural will add to the visitor experience.  “This mural has so much visual quality and information to share, “Flannery insists, “that it will be a great asset for the area, whether you’re a visitor, history buff, or homeschooling your kids.”  Created and designed by Crockett historian and filmmaker Gary Foreman, also of Granbury, the mural’s first images (of many) began its journey in 2006.  Foreman traversed the state many times, making sure the route and the stories behind them were accurate.  He has blended superb images with amazing Texas history.  Prodigy Welding & Fabrication of Granbury created the framework and completed the installation.

The Direct Descendants & Kin of David Crockett is a non-profit organization that began four decades ago and celebrates the life and time of its namesake with descendants, fans, and friends from all over the United States. Goahead.org

Member Update

 

Some confusion has crept up about this year’s reunion fees and dues. Some of our members thought the $30 reunion fee was their dues. These are two separate fees. Because of the confusion we will waive the late fee $35 reinstatement fee for those that attended the reunion.

 To pay your dues by credit card, click this link  https://square.link/u/UbL1nsin

Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30. You can pay online or mail your payment to DDDC, 11412 N 153rd East Ave, Owasso OK 74055.

Thank you for your understanding and support of our organization.