State Symbols
This is Virginia's State nickname.
What is the Old Dominion State?
These two states were carved out of Virginia territory.
What are West Virginia and Kentucky?
This man is the first African-American to have served as Governor of a US state.
Who is Douglas Wilder?
Original 18th-century buildings are either still standing or have been faithfully reproduced on their original foundations in this city.
What is Williamsburg?
This phrase, created by David N. Martin and George Woltz in 1968, is one of the most well-known tourism phrases ever.
What is "Virginia is for Lovers"?
This is the Virginia state motto.
What is "Sic Semper Tyrannis" ("Thus always to tyrants")?
Virginia takes its name from this person.
Who is England's "Virgin Queen", Elizabeth I?
This former president won election to the Confederate House of Representatives shortly before his death.
Who is John Tyler?
Taking Europe as its theme, this lively adventure park evokes southern Germany in its entertainment area with dirndl-costumed dancers and a traditional Bavarian band, as well as rides and roller coasters themed to the Loch Ness Monster, the Alps, and the ruins of Pompeii.
What is Busch Gardens?
In Virginia, more people are employed by this than any other industry - about a quarter of Virginia's workforce!
What is the United States government?
John Dule would be pleased to know that this is the official state beverage of Virginia.
What is milk?
This was the last major battle of the Civil War in central Virginia.
What is the Battle of Waynesboro? (also accepted: Battle of Appomattox Court House)
This is the number of US presidents born in Virginia.
What is 8?
These caves contain breathtaking examples of calcite formations within an extensive underground system that sometimes feels more like an alien landscape than a terrestrial natural landmark.
What are the Luray Caverns?
This institution of higher learning, founded in 1693 and located in Virginia, is the second-oldest in the United States.
What is the College of William and Mary?
Legends have it that these mythical creatures, statues of whom are scattered throughout Norfolk, would entertain soldiers after battling on harsh seas.
What are mermaids?
Jamestown was founded for the purpose of silk cultivation. After flight fungus destroyed the mulberry trees (silkworm food), sericulturists planted this as a cash crop.
What is tobacco?
This Virginian, currently buried in Norfolk, shares his name with a prominent Atlas poster.
Who is General Douglas MacArthur?
Robert E. Lee was born and raised on this Virginia plantation.
What is Stratford Hall?
Virginia ranks at the second spot on the list of US states for total spending for this expenditure.
What is defense?
This is the official state song of Virginia.
What is "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia" or "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny"?
The American Revolution ended in this Virginia city.
What is Yorktown?
Recently-deceased Senator John Warner was briefly married to this actress, best known for playing Cleopatra on the big screen in 1961.
Who is Elizabeth Taylor?
This peculiar arch in Rockbridge County towers at 215 feet in height and is 90 feet across.
What is The Natural Bridge?
Virginia is home to the largest office building in the world, known as this.
What is the Pentagon?