Forrester (daughter of Janette Carter) and Marty Stuart, who later performed at a special concert with his band, the Fabulous Superlatives. A yearly Carter Family Memorial Festival is held in August at the Fold. In 2019, the Festival celebrated its 45th anniversary. Also in 2009, the organization purchased property across the road from the Fold, which includes a three bedroom house that will be converted to office space. The accompanying grounds will be used for additional parking. The Carter Family Fold and Museum is located in the Poor Valley region of southern Virginia at the foot of Clinch Mountain, in a settlement once known as Maces Spring. Maces Spring was home to A.P. and Sara Carter's family, as well as Ezra and Maybelle Carter and their daughters. Since Maces Spring no longer has a post office, it is considered part of the area of Hiltons. Capacity at the Fold is 842 seats. Those wishing to attend a Saturday night show will usually find ample seating. However, for gospel and other special shows, it is advisable to request tickets well in advance. Controversy In 2007, a controversy occurred concerning tapes of Carter Family performances. Dale Jett, son of Janette Carter, gave tapes of live performances of the Carter Family to the University of North Carolina's Southern Folklife Collection. The Carter Fold board called for the immediate return of the tapes, claiming that Jett (who was on the board) transferred the tapes without the board's knowledge. The board maintains that they own the tapes, and Jett had no right to move them. Jett's response was, "My only concern was to preserve them [the tapes] for the ages. And it should be the Fold’s [only concern]. The tapes don't belong to the Carter Fold, they belong to the people that are on them." Jett's connections to the Carter Fold Board were severed. According to some sources, he was removed. According to other sources he resigned from the board. The University of North Carolina has since returned the tapes to the Carter Fold. See also List of music museums House of Cash References External links Official Carter Family Fold Website PBS special on the Carter Family Friends of the Carter Family Fold Buildings and structures in Scott County, Virginia Tourist attractions in Scott County, Virginia Music venues in Virginia Museums in Scott County, Virginia Music museums in Virginia Country music