Eric Mingus at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Mingus Mill, which is in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, has new signage that commemorates its connection to the fabric of American culture and history. As part of its African American Experiences in the Smokies Project, GSMNP has new signage that shows connections between Charles Mingus and the Mingus Mill, including African American individuals who were enslaved on the property. Last month Eric Mingus gave a presentation and performance during an event celebrating the installations of the new signage in the park, described in an article by Aaron Searcy, who is with the Great Smoky Mountains Association.