David Crockett Birthplace For Educators
Critical Alert
Park Closed Due to Extensive Flooding Damage
Due to extensive damage from Hurricane Helene in 2024, David Crockett Birthplace State Park remains closed for public safety.
We are hosting a variety of events for visitors to attend. Please use this link to view our upcoming events.
If you are interested in our volunteering events, please visit this link.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
David Crockett Birthplace State Park Location
David Crockett Birthplace State Park is located Limestone, TN in East Tennessee. Please be aware that it is a different park than David Crockett State Park, located in middle TN.
David Crockett Birthplace Educator Programs
Want a fun way to get your students excited about learning? Why not learn with a Park Ranger?
David Crockett Birthplace State Park offers accessible, experiential educational opportunities to both engage and educate students. Choose from the park programs below.
Our Programs
School Outreach
The only For Educators options we are currently offering are off-site programming at schools.
What Do David Crockett Birthplace Educator Programs Offer?
David Crockett Birthplace State Park offers field trips and school outreach programs on topics such as:
- Frontier History
- 18th Century Skills and Demonstrations
- Regional, State, and National History
- Sustainability
- Park Career Options
How to Request a Program
Program requests use the same form whether you are requesting funding support or not. Once you have submitted the form, allow 10 days for processing. Request educational program experiences at least four to six weeks in advance of the desired time frame for the program.
To complete the form:
Funding Assistance
Field trip funding may be available to remove barriers to participation.
The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy (501-C3) assists schools in covering the costs of scheduled programs at a Tennessee State Park. Funds can cover bus transportation costs and park program fees. Partial funds may be awarded. Awards are given after the field trip is completed.
When applying for a program, select “yes” on the application form if you are interested in receiving funding support.
What’s Next?
Submitting the form begins the scheduling and funding process.
The request will be in Pending status until confirmed. Allow 10 days for processing. A park staff member will email confirmation of the program and notify you of any park-related fees.
If you requested funding, the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy Director will email the decision to award or deny funding. Funding is processed after the program as a reimbursement. Partial funds may be awarded. In this case, the school will be responsible for any costs above the amount written in the award email.
Submitting for Funding Reimbursement
To receive reimbursement, you must provide the following documentation:
- Bus invoice
- Park invoice
- Photos
- Number of students new to any Tennessee State Park
- Student and teacher feedback