Tennessee State Songs

ContentsThe Official State Songs of TennesseeMy Homeland, TennesseeWhen It’s Iris Time in TennesseeTennessee WaltzRocky TopTennesseeThe Pride of TennesseeState Song VideosThe Official State Songs of Tennessee Amazingly, there are six (6) official state songs of Tennessee! The state songs are organized from the earliest to the most recent. My Homeland, Tennessee Words by Nell Grayson Taylor Music by Roy...

Virginia State Song Emeritus

ContentsAbout the Virginia State Song EmeritusCarry Me Back to Ole Virginny LyricsCarry Me Back to Ol’ Virginny VideoAbout the Virginia State Song Emeritus “Carry Me Back to Ol’ Virginny” became Virginia’s official state song in 1940. It had been written in 1875 by James A. Bland, a distinguished African American composer and musician from New York who wrote over 700 songs, including...

Missouri’s State Fish – Channel Catfish

ContentsChannel Catfish Ictalurus punctatusMissouri State LegislationPhysical Characteristics of the Channel CatfishChannel Catfish Ictalurus punctatus Missouri State Legislation The Governor of MIssouri, Mel Carnahan, signed a bill designating the channel catfish as the official fish of Missouri on May 23, 1997. It is the most abundant large catfish in Missouri streams, normally measuring 12 to 32 inches long...

Washington State Places

Washington State Arboretum (History)The arboretum ahs some really interesting history. For instance, did you know that most of the arboretum’s collections were acquired during the years after World War II? Learn more about the arboretum’s history on this site.Source: Washington Park Arboretum Washington State Arboretum (History)What kinds of plants go in the arboretum? You can download a trail map...

Virginia State Places

ContentsVirginia Artisan CenterVirginia Blue Ridge Folklore State CenterVirginia Emergency Medical Services MuseumVirginia Gold Mining Interpretive CenterVirginia Motor Sports MuseumVirginia Sports Hall of FameVirginia War Memorial MuseumVirginia Artisan Center Virginia’s State Artisan Center is the Artisans Center of Virginia in Waynesboro. Check out their website to learn about the center’s many...

Utah State Places

Utah State Railroad MuseumCheck out this information on all the wonderful exhibits at the Utah state railroad museum at Ogden Union Station.Source: Ogden Union Station Utah State Railroad Museum (History)This helpful page has the history of the station. From its first wooden structure, to its modern usage as a popular museum.Source: Ogden Union Station     Cite this… (new...

Texas State Places

ContentsTexas State Bluebonnet CityTexas State Bluebonnet TrailTexas State RailroadTexas State Tejano Music Hall of FameTexas State Bluebonnet City Ennis is Texas’ official bluebonnet city and it is absolutely stunning. Learn a little bit about this city here.Source: Ennis, TX Texas State Bluebonnet Trail The bluebonnet trail in Ennis, TX is the state’s official bluebonnet trail. Check out this...

Tennessee State Places

ContentsTennessee State Aviation Hall of FameTennessee State Railroad MuseumTennessee State Aviation Hall of Fame Check out Tennessee’s state aviation hall of fame. You can learn all about their different airplanes and exhibits.Source: Tennessee Musuem of Aviation Tennessee State Railroad Museum The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is Tennessee’s official railroad museum. This helpful page has the...

South Dakota State Places

Contents South Dakota State Fishing Museum South Dakota State Hall of Fame South Dakota State Fishing Museum Find out a little about how The Museum of Wildlife, Science, and Industry was formed and why their admission is free.Source: The Museum of Wildlife, Science, and Industry South Dakota State Fishing Museum (Exhibits)South Dakota’s state fishing museum is The Museum of Wildlife, Science, and Industry. ...

Tennessee Declamation

ContentsHistory of the Tennessee DeclamationI Am Tennessee By Major Hooper PenuelGlossary Note: declamationHistory of the Tennessee Declamation House Joint Resolution No. 171 of the 95th General Assembly included a com-mendation of Major Hooper Penuel for writing the declamation “I Am Tennessee”which had been read at the inauguration of Governor Ned R. McWherter. The Assembly concluded their lengthy...