Skip to content TALCOTT, W.Va. (WVVA) - For almost 30 years, the town of Talcott has celebrated the legend of John Henry, hosting a three-day festival in honor of the American folk hero. “It’s kind of already kicked off a little bit. This is our 29th anniversary of John Henry Days. Tonight we’ll have live music, food vendors, bounce houses, and foam parties for the kids,” said Stephanie Harris, a volunteer with the John Henry Days Committee.