A small house with wooden siding propped up on brick supports stands behind the Heritage House in Hazlehurst, Mississippi. This structure is what’s left of the original birth home of bluesman Robert Johnson. Perhaps you’ve heard the story that Johnson met the devil at the crossroads and sold his soul in exchange for his musical talent. While that bit of his story is made up, there’s no doubt that Johnson was a gifted musician. Born on the outskirts of Hazlehurst on May 8, 1911, Johnson spent part of his childhood…
