Executive Mansion
She made history in 2025 by becoming the first woman ever elected Governor of Virginia.
Who is Abigail Spanberger
The Virginia General Assembly was established in this year, making it the oldest legislative body in the Western Hemisphere
What is 1619
Virginia is the only state where the official state flower and the official state tree are actually this same plant.
What is the American Dogwood.
This U.S. Senator and VP candidate has held his Virginia Senate seat since 2012.
Who is Tim Kaine
Earning the nickname, "The Mother of Presidents", how many US Presidents were born in Virginia?
What is Five or 8
(will take both)
Spanberger represented this "bellwether" 7th Congressional District, once held by this former GOP House Majority Leader.
Who is Eric Cantor?
This is the common three-letter abbreviation used by insiders and Richmond locals to refer to legislature's building.
What is the GAB.
In 2024, the European variety of this industrious creature was officially designated as Virginia's "State Pollinator."
What is the honey bee?
Since 2008, Virginia has consistently voted for this political party in every Presidential election.
What is the Democratic Party
This American patriot made his famous "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech in 1775 at St. John's Church?
Who is Patrick Henry?
While most states use "The Honorable," Virginia officially addresses its Governor with this title.
What is "His/Her Excellency"
This Delegate from Roanoke, who has served since 2014, is currently the only Palestinian American serving in the General Assembly.
Who is Sam Rasoul
Translated as "Thus always to tyrants," this state motto was allegedly shouted by John Wilkes Booth after he shot Lincoln.
What is "Sic Semper Tyrannis"
With a trifecta, in this year, Virginia ratified the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)?
What is 2020?
This city served as the temporary capital of Virginia for just a few months in 1780 before the government moved to Richmond.
What is Charlottesville?
Elected in 1989, he was the first African American to be elected Governor of any U.S. state.
Who is L. Douglas Wilder
In 1924, this woman became one of the first two women elected to the General Assembly.
Who is Helen Timmons Henderson and Sarah Lee Fain
This Richmond theatre, nicknamed "movie palace", was built in 1928 and is one of the only single-screen movie theaters remaining in the United States?
What is Byrd Theatre
In 2013, the race for Attorney General was decided by a recount of fewer than 1,000 votes, making this man the first Democrat to hold the office in 20 years.
Who is Mark Herring?
This American turncoat had a bounty placed on his head after he led a series of raids on Richmond during the American Revolution.
Who is Benedict Arnold?
He was the first Republican Governor of Virginia in the 20th century, breaking the Democratic "organization" grip in 1970.
Who is A. Linwood Holton Jr?
This "Independent" member from Bedford holds the record as the longest-serving legislator in Virginia history, serving 52 years from 1962 to 2014.
Who is Lacey Putney
To be legally called this, the product must be "cured, treated, smoked, and processed" within the corporate limits of a specific Virginia town.
What is Smithfield Ham?
Control of the House of Delegates in 2017 famously came down to a "random drawing" in this race?
What is Yancey vs. Simonds/What is the 94th District?
In 1642, the General Assembly became bicameral with the formation of this body, the precursor to the House of Delegates.
What is the House of Burgesses?