Any kid who has ever donned a coonskin cap or heard the story of a man who killed a “bar” when he was only three, will be in awe of the man in the coonskin cap who looks just like Davy Crockett.

Historian Al Bouler will return to the Pioneer Museum of Alabama for Pioneer Days Friday and Saturday and he’ll be back by popular demand.

“Al Bouler is one of the most popular re-enactors that we have,” said Kari Barley, museum director. “He portrays Davy Crockett and most everybody knows about him, no matter what their age. Children study about Davy Crockett in school and he was on television for several years and now the show is being re-run. So, many people know about Davy Crockett.”

Bouler is an actor at Old Alabama Town in Montgomery and he specializes in playing the popular frontiersman Davy Crockett.

“Al Bouler said that, like so many young boys, he grew up playing Davy Crockett and loved wearing a coonskin cap. When he started teaching school, he dressed as Davy Crockett for his students. From there, he joined a re-enactment group as Davy Crockett. He has played Davy Crockett at Old Alabama Town and at Fort Toulouse and some people have probably seen him there.”

Bouler has also played Crockett in the San Antonio Loving History Association’s celebration to commemorate the battle of the Alamo.

“People of all ages love to talk with Al Bouler because he is an authority on Davy Crockett and has so many entertaining stories about Davy Crockett and about the Alamo. When talking to him, it’s like talking to the real Davy Crockett.”

Bouler will not be the only re-enactor at Pioneer Days. Re-enactors of the French and Indian War and the Spanish-American War will also participate both days.

“The Civil War re-enactment camp is always popular so there are opportunities to visit several camps and learn more about the wars that shaped our country,” Barley said.

Bruce Brannen might be referred to as s re-enactor but Barley said Brannen is too authentic for that.

“Bruce Brannen is a real cowboy and he brings the Wild West to life,” she said. “His wife Vernie is a part of his Wild West Show and anybody who has ever played cowboys or watched a Western movie will enjoy his show.”

Pioneer Days are from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission is $6. Children five and under are admitted free.