Harmonizing history and celebration: Stephen Foster’s legacy lives on

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com In the enchanting realms of musical history, Stephen Foster's 1851 composition, "Old Folks at Home," known colloquially as "Suwannee River," resonates as melodiously as the river it embodies. This iconic tune has etched an indelible mark on the popular perception of the Suwannee River, transforming it into more than just a geographical landmark. Foster's masterpiece birthed a timeless connection between the river and its musical counterpart. Before Foster's composition soared to its eventual popularity, the Suwannee River existed as an unknown entity to many outside the realms of Florida and Georgia. Foster's brother, consulting an atlas,