Historedia
Person

Stephen Foster

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1850–1864

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Stephen Foster, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Stephen Foster's parlor ballad "Ah! May the Red Rose Live Alway" published

    1850

    Role: Composer

    1. 1850 · United StatesPublication of "Ah! May the Red Rose Live Alway"

      Stephen Foster wrote and composed "Ah! May the Red Rose Live Alway" in 1850, a parlor ballad distinct from his minstrel works.

  2. Death of songwriter Stephen Foster in New York City

    1864

    Role: Songwriter

    1. 1864 · Publication contextPosthumous Publication

      The song 'Beautiful Dreamer' was published in 1864, after Foster's death, cementing his legacy as a major American composer.

    2. January 13, 1864 (disputed) · New York CityDeath in New York City

      Stephen Foster died in New York City in January 1864 after falling sick with a fever, with historians debating whether his death was accidental or self-inflicted.

Sources

  1. Stephen Foster Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Ah! May the Red Rose Live Alway Wikipedia, revision of 2025-12-07