As part of the "Present at the Creation" series, Stephen Wade traces the roots of "John Henry." The song tells the story about a legendary black construction laborer of mythic strength ...

The song says John Henry was buried at this white house. Indeed, a black prisoner burial ground was unearthed there. At the Library of Virginia, Nelson was given access to never-before-seen ...

A visitor to the Tarzana home of Ron and Debbie McAnally immediately feels the presence of John Henry. A painting of John Henry by the renowned equine artist Richard Stone Reeves rules over the ...

Putting aside Sophie Walton for a moment, if you believe that your John Henry Holliday was the son of Doc Holliday from a relationship with a black woman, then consider other avenues of research ...