Virginia Art and Theater Symbols

Virginia State Folk Dance
Virginia like so many other states has chosen square dancing as their state dance. This helpful page will teach you square dance terminology like “caller” and “cue.” You can find out how square dance developed in the U.S. and how its popularity has spread around the world.
Source: Dosado and MACA (Mid Atlantic Challenge Association)

Virginia State Historical Outdoor Drama
The Long Way Home, Virginia’s historical outdoor drama, no longer runs its yearly course in the southwest of Radford County, but this article is an excellent testament to this Virginia tradition.
Source: The Roanoke Times

Virginia State Historical Outdoor Drama (Mary Draper Ingles)
The Long Way Home by Earl Hobson Smith is the state historical outdoor drama of Virginia. It was based off the life story of Mary Draper Ingles. This article is about her life.
Source: Blue Ridge Country

Virginia State Outdoor Drama
The Trail of the Lonesome Pine by Clara Lou Kelly is the state outdoor drama of Virginia. If you have any questions this helpful FAQ page is sure to answer them.
Source: Lonesome Pine Arts and Crafts

Virginia State Poet Laureate
This page can teach you everything about Virginia’s poet laureate. From information on the position’s establishment to information on the present and past laureates, this page is a gem.
Source: Library of Congress

Virginia State Song Emeritus
Find all the basics for Virginia’s state song emeritus here. Learn about the author, the adoption date, the history, and the lyrics. You can even hear the music!
Source: Classbrain