In the summer of 1969 the Woodstock Music Festival took place... a. In which town? b. On which farmer's land? c. What was the last song played and who performed it?

The legendary Woodstock Music and Art Fair, a pivotal event in the counterculture movement of the 1960s, did not actually take place in the town of Woodstock, New York, despite its famous name. The festival was ultimately held on a dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y., from August 15 to 18, 1969. This change of venue occurred after officials in Wallkill, New York, where it was originally planned, withdrew their agreement.

The sprawling 600-acre dairy farm that hosted "3 Days of Peace & Music" belonged to Max Yasgur. Yasgur, a conservative dairy farmer, agreed to lease his land for the festival, a decision that was met with mixed reactions from his neighbors (Review) but ultimately cemented his place in music history. He reportedly received a settlement of $50,000 for damages to his property after the event.

The festival, which attracted an estimated 400,000 to 500,000 attendees, concluded with an unforgettable performance by Jimi Hendrix. Taking the stage early Monday morning due to delays, Hendrix delivered a two-hour set to a significantly smaller, but still captivated, audience. His iconic, psychedelic rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner," which incorporated sounds mimicking bombs and machine guns, became a powerful and enduring symbol of the era, even though Hendrix himself stated his motivation was purely musical. He followed this with other songs before concluding his performance and the festival with "Hey Joe."