Cultural Conservation - The Attack on Blues Legacy and Land

Published and Hosted by: Lamont Jack Pearley

In February of 2024, the Mississippi John Hurt Museum burned. The fire, believed to have been set intentionally, happened immediately after the Legendary Mississippi Blues Pioneer’s cabin received landmark status. That was not the first or last attack on the Hurt Family museum, land, or legacy. A week later, the sheriff’s office began investigating a break-in at the historic store located on County Road 41 in the Teoc community, where the Mississippi John Hurt marker was stolen.

Mary Frances Hurt - Founder and President of the Mississippi John Hurt Foundation. MJH’s granddaughter.

Shannon Evans - VP of the Mt. Zion Memorial Fund and host of the Tombigbee Tales

Valerie Turner of the great blues duo Piedmont Blūz Acoustic Duo wrote about the DESECRATION OF HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICAN CEMETERY IN AVALON, MISSISSIPPI.

See full interview with Mary Frances Hurt and Shannon Evans