Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park

The Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park is a 247-acre park located in White Springs, Florida, on the banks of the Suwannee River. The park is dedicated to the life and music of American composer Stephen Foster. It features a museum with dioramas, musical instruments, and memorabilia related to Foster. A prominent feature is a 97-bell carillon atop a 200-foot tower, where Foster's works are performed daily. The park also hosts the annual National Stephen Foster Day Celebration in January and the Florida Folk Festival in May. White Springs itself has a history as a health resort, with its mineral springs once considered sacred by Native American tribes.12