Living history presentations bring the past to life. Park staff and volunteers demonstrate traditional music, dance, cooking, and crafts, recreating the sights and sounds of 19th-century folk culture. These programs help visitors understand the lived experiences of Floridians across racial and cultural lines, illustrating both the creativity and

The museum’s exhibits cover multiple aspects of cultural history. In addition to Foster’s life and compositions, the museum displays instruments, manuscripts, photographs, and recordings. Visitors can trace the evolution of musical forms and understand the connections between local traditions and national trends in American music. Interpreti

European settlers brought their own folk traditions to Florida, including dances, ballads, storytelling, and crafts. The park’s exhibits showcase these influences, illustrating how European and African American traditions merged and evolved in the Suwannee River region. Agricultural practices, domestic crafts, and community gatherings are inte

The Suwannee River is more than a scenic backdrop; it is central to the cultural identity of the park. Stephen Foster’s famous “Old Folks at Home” immortalized the river, linking it to American musical history and regional heritage. The river has historically provided resources for fishing, transportation, and recreation, shaping the lives