This would have been skipped if not for the sign along the interstate. I thought, "Wait, THAT…read moreCrockett?" and yes, this is related to the pioneer Davy Crockett who was killed at the Alamo. A lovely friendly woman at the desk who informed me that they only accept cash or checks, which is quite 1800s if you ask me. I had already used up my cash (need to get more) and have Google Pay or cards. Oh, well. Thankfully, you can still walk the grounds for free and there's enough to see there too. This is the site of the original Crockett Tavern which was established and operated by John and Rebecca Crockett, the parents of David Crockett (1786-1836). It was the boyhood home of the pioneer and political leader of Tennessee. It is located along what was then the main trail from the east to the new frontier which is now US-11 and I-81. Lots to see with artifacts, a Conestoga wagon and memorabilia from the period. I found it interesting and $5 per person is a reasonable entry fee. Parking is a little limited but otherwise I'm glad I spotted the sign. [Review 20141 overall - 466 in Tennessee - 1117 of 2023.]

If you bring the kiddos promise me you'll get them each a coonskin cap. Aww, c'mon! It's Davy…read moreCrockett! Well, what can I say? They do a great job here. The museum is clearly marked and easy to spot right on the side of the road. Parking is easy across the street but it's also right near the residential area and I hate to park anywhere that might disrupt others. Guess they can't do too much about that tho. There is a walk area with adjacent facilities if you want to wash up after your travels. Nothing fancy, but clean and tidy. The museum is mainly open May-October so plan ahead for some sightseeing. The buildings are awesome. Replicas, of course. But nevertheless really cool to see and learn about Davy's early days working at pop's tavern. Try to get here during one of the living history days. Every child wants to wear a coonskin cap and romp around in the green like a frontier kiddo. Just do it.

My family and I enjoyed talking and fellowshiping with John. Got a wonderful blessing listing to…read moreBobby play the piano. Wonderful place to visit. David and Lisa Widner, John and Shannon Yeary.

The owners could not have been nicer! What a great shop! If you are in Morristown, head upstairs…read moreand explore this place.

I've been meaning to post this review for awhile. The museum is undergoing some renovations. It…read morewas enlightening to learn about more of the local history. We enjoyed a self guided tour of the home and a trip to the gift shop. General Longstreet was an excellent tactician with a heart for his men. It was interesting to learn that he was often in disagreement with General Lee, especially over Gettysburg and Pickett's Charge. After the War, he supported his longtime friend and once adversary, President Grant. He was also in support of Reconstruction and healing a nation. Glad to have this museum and the very helpful curator in our community.

Mr. William Nenney's house is probably not much to look at on the outside. It's not ostentatious…read more It's really rather simple. But the hard wood floors creak with charm and the small handful of Nenney family historical pieces bring it to life. Overall, it's very well preserved and chock-full of archives from the Civil War. Beyond showcasing Longstreet, actually the interior is full of information, anecdotes and historical tidbits about East Tennessee's fascinating role during several campaigns. And since I'm particularly intrigued with both those things this visit was a real treat for me! I told my tour guide that I was just passing through and that we needed to be quick. She understood and made accommodations. She was so sweet and just let me tour around the house at my pace while she stood nearby to answer questions. You can tell she really loved giving tours, especially to the school kids as she tells me. She says, "You realize, you are walking around the same place where Longstreet marched around in his boots. Right?" Well, yeah. When you put it that way it makes this house really cool. If you want you can time your visit around a reenactment which they host seasonally. Besides that, there's no blood or gore or big elaborate exhibit at this museum. Mainly just a select few artifacts and the rest is knowledge and oral storytelling and trinkets passed down from nearby families. At the adjacent visitor center you can pull out a read from one of the dozens of notebooks, binders, and archives of paper, print and historical record. It's really great preservation work. You'll just have to visit the Nenney house to see for yourself. There's lots to learn.

We had been to Knoxville several times but never had the opportunity to visit the East Tennessee…read moreHistory Center. They have different price ranges for kids, adults and senior citizens (age 55 +) to tour the museum. It was an informative walk through on the first floor with several rooms contains various stories about the struggles for southern families, musicians and women. There were several areas to sit and listen and watch the video. I was very pleased to see they had captions turned on so my spouse and I could enjoy the videos as well. Before we left we purchased a few items from the gift store. They had lots of T-shirt's 40% off as well as books for only $1. It's definitely worth the visit.

What a GEM in Knoxville! Sundays are free admission with…read moreencouragement to donate (no complaints here). Folks up front were super friendly and gave us the rundown of the layout. Very kind and we felt welcomed right away. We fully expected this to be a small space with some cool stuff but it surprised us by being big and filled with SO MUCH history! It was such a pleasant surprise and we spent way longer looking around and reading than we planned. I learned a lot while exploring and was truly impressed with this history center. I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

It's alright. I thought this place was really cool, there's…read morelots of interesting stuff to see. However, I do not think it is worth the price for the amount of things to see.

What an AMAZING place!! I was visiting friends in Tennessee, and was given a tour of the Gray…read moreFossil Site by one of the wonderful employees. I was so impressed and amazed and what goes on, how important the work is, and how much there was for children to do and see! The staff who works there, especially Beth, are extremely professional, knowledgeable, helpful and really nice people. This would be a wonderful place for families, schools, even a date!! Why not? This is the kind of place where you can learn, see, touch, explore and have a wonderful time. I highly, HIGHLY recommend the Gray Fossil Site!!!

This is a museum in progress but it was still pretty decent. I liked that they included pottery and…read moreitems from more recent times to tie in with the past. Overall I do wish they didn't cover over some of the signage with paint but it's very reading intensive. Kids probably wouldn't find this as interesting Would love more interactive parts like being able to touch beading, playing cultural songs, I loved the portion where you hear their language by syllables Really interesting and the girl at the counter was super sweet. The gift shop was kind of expensive- a sticker was $6.. overall easy parking and access.

Having visited many years ago the museum is in transition. They have taken out many items and are…read morelooking to eventually build a new facility. It was an average experience but one bit too be missed if wanting educating on the Cherokees.

I've visited the Hands On Discovery Center before and always thought it was a decent but fairly…read moresmall children's attraction. Unfortunately our most recent experiences were frustrating. We first drove out on a Monday because the door sign and online listings indicated they were open, but the building was closed when we arrived. When we came back later in the week around 4:30 PM (they close at 5), we were told admission would still be full price for both the child and the supervising parent ($22 for 30 minutes). For a museum that recommends spending 1-2 hours there, paying full admission for roughly 30 minutes didn't make much sense, especially when parents are mostly supervising rather than using the exhibits themselves. Other kid-focused play spaces in the area either don't charge adults or adjust pricing near closing time. In past visits we've also noticed that some interactive exhibits were not functioning, which makes the experience feel smaller than it probably intends to be. The concept is great and the fossil site connection is interesting, but the hours, pricing structure, and maintenance of exhibits could use some attention. With a few improvements this could be a much stronger destination for families in the Tri-Cities area.

I went here with a friend and it was fun alright…read more I've never been here before, and firstly, I went upstairs and the staff were so friendly! We had a nice chat about the Gray Fossil Center, over outside. They just dug up a new red panda skull. The entire walkthrough the building was really informative and fun. Exhibits were super cool as well. We also saw one of the Tesla Coil shows, and it was short but radical. Show lasts about 15-17 minutes and you watch the tesla coil play music with noise cancelling headphones and i'll leave that up to you to judge if it's entertaining or not, but I thought it was. This place is satisfactory alright. Very cool.

The Mountain Gateway Museum is located in Old Fort, NC. It is easy to find from I-40 and has a…read moreparking area. Admission is also free. The museum is branch of the NC Museum of History in Raleigh. This branch of the museum focuses on Southern Appalachian and Western North Carolina history. The museum is in a 1936 stone building. You will find artifacts, photographs, and lots of material to read about mountain life and the people who live there. Some of the exhibits and permanent and other exhibits rotate in and out. The staff is very friendly and will add more background information as you explore. After you explore the museum, make sure to walk through the two log cabins outside to get a feel for what life would have been like in the 1800s. Mill Creek is behind the museum.

This is a very interesting small museum. They have visiting exhibits and some that stay. There were…read moresome interesting letters, photographs and tools. There are 2 log cabins on the property moved here with a nice history. You can walk through those. There is a stream running alongside of it which makes a lovely place to sit or have a snack. There is no fee, just donation, and no one asks for one. They have a few items for sale and I bought a hand tatted doily for $5 and a cute sized honey for $3. I think it's important to visit places like this that help support a community. There is a large antique store across the street that is worth a walk through.

A fun tiny museum. If you love music, especially 60/70s music than this is the place for you. While…read moretiny, it's definitely worth the $12 admission price. It only takes 30 min or less to tour the museum, depending on how much you play with the keyboards. If in Asheville, it's definitely worth a stop. Pop in, have fun and learn a little. Also, it's pronounced Mow-g, not Moo-g. Don't embarrass yourself.

Gosh - who over a certain age hasn't heard of Moog Synthesizers? How many of them have actually…read moregotten to play around with one? It was a kick to go there, learn about them, then actually connect modules and twiddle with dials? It was a kick. And seeing Theremins also - most people haven't heard of them, but I have, and loved trying my hand at it. Or rather, both hands.