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Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center

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Covers 250 acres of wooded land beside the Suwannee River which the composer immortalized in the song, 'Old Folks at Home.' The Stephen Foster Museum displays animated dioramas depicting Foster's songs, along with rare pianos and priceless musical instruments; other dioramas and exhibits can be seen in the 200-foot carillion tower, home to the world's largest tubular bell instrument. Guided tours of the exhibits and carillion recitals of Foster's compositions are given daily.

Location: Post Office Drawer G, Hwy 41, White Springs Florida 32096 Telephone 904-397-2733

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(White Springs) Stephen Foster State Folk Culture Center

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