A memorial center at White Springs, Florida, honors Foster, who authored about 200 popular songs during his prolific career. Representative S. P. Robineau of Miami introduced House Concurrent Resolution No. 22 in 1935, designating "Swanee River" as the official state song.

"Old Folks at Home" (also known as "Swanee River") is a folk song written by Stephen Foster in 1851. Since 1935, it has been the official state song of Florida, although in 2008 the original lyrics were revised. [1] It is Roud Folk Song Index no. 13880. [2]

Florida, Where the Sawgrass Meets the Sky" is the official anthem of the State of Florida, written and composed by Jan Hinton. [1] Originally written as a replacement for the state song, "Old Folks at Home" ("Swanee River"), it was instead designated as the state's anthem in 2008. [2]

Apr 11, 2021 · Lyrics in English: Way down upon the Suwannee River, Far, far away, There's where my heart is turning ever, There's where the old folks stay. All up and down the whole creation, Sadly I roam, Still...

Oct 9, 2021 · The state song of the U.S. state of Florida with lyrics in English (EN) ---------- English Lyrics: Way down upon the Suwannee River, Far, far away, There's where my heart is turning ever,...

Day 42 Florida Trail section from Key West to Pensacola Fort Pickens over 1,700 miles thru-hike. "Old Folks at Home" (aka "Swanee River", "Swanee Ribber" or "Suwannee River") is a song written by...

Responding to an initiative to find a new Florida state song, the Florida Music Educators Association managed an online contest to find a new song to represent the state. The winning song was "Florida, Where the Sawgrass Meets the Sky," written by Jan Hinton, a music teacher from Pompano Beach.

Official song of the State of Florida.

Florida's official state song, adopted in 1935, is the well-known "Old Folks at Home," also known as "Swanee River." Composed by Stephen Foster in 1851, this nostalgic tune evokes images of the Suwannee River and a longing for home.

Far from de old folks at home! Many de songs I sung. Oh, take me to my kind old mudder! Dere let me live and die. No matter where I rove. All round de comb? Down in my good old home?