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...

Wisconsin Art and Theater Symbols

Wisconsin State Ballad A ballad is a poetic story that may be put to music, and Wisconsin has elected a state ballad in addition to its state song. Check out the words to “Oh Wisconsin, Land of My Dreams,” on this great page.Source: Classbrain Wisconsin State Dance The polka is Wisconsin’s state dance. This page has all sorts of information from the history and legends surrounding the dance, to...

Washington Art and Theater Symbols

Washington State DanceThis great article will teach you all about square dance in America. From square dance terminology from “caller” to “patter,” to the history of square dancing and how it has spread across the world, this page has it all.Source: Dosado Washington State Folk SongIn addition to their state song, the state of Washington has also designated a state folk song. You can...

Virginia Art and Theater Symbols

Virginia State Folk DanceVirginia 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...

Utah Art and Theatre Symbols

Utah State DanceCheck out this great article on square dancing. You can learn square dance terminology and find out how this American tradition is sweeping the world.Source: Dosado Utah State Hymn On top of having a state song, Utah has a state hymn. You can find the lyrics, adoption date, and all sorts of other important information for the hymn “Utah We Love Thee,” here. Source: Classbrain Utah...

Texas Art and Theater Symbols

Texas State Bluebonnet Song Texas has an official state song just to honor its state flower the bluebonnet. Learn the author, the adoption date, and the lyrics for Texas’ bluebonnet song here.Source: Classbrain Texas State Folk DanceSquare dance is Texas’ official state folk dance. Check out this great article on how square dance was developed in the U.S., and how it has now spread out across the...

Tennessee Art and Theater Symbols

Tennessee State Ambassador of LettersThis resolution details the appointment of Tennessee’s Ambassador of Letters. Find out why she was chosen for this honor and more here.Source: Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County, Tennessee Tennessee State ArtformIn 2003, song writing became Tennessee’s official state artform. What could be more appropriate given how many state songs...

South Dakota Art and Theater Symbols

South Dakota State Musical InstrumentThe fiddle is South Dakota’s state musical instrument. This helpful page talks about the many styles of fiddling, and has a list of famous American fiddlers. Don’t know the difference between a fiddle and violin? Find out here.Source: Wikipedia South Dakota State Poet LaureateFind out all about the history of the poet laureate position in South Dakota, and...

South Carolina Art and Theater Symbols

South Carolina State American Folk DanceCheck out the fascinating history of square dancing in the U.S., and find out why so many states have chosen this uniquely American dance for stately honors.Source: Dosado South Carolina State DanceThe Carolina shag is South Carolina’s official state dance. This variety of swing dance has a beautiful history. You can learn all about it here.Source: CU People South...

Rhode Island Art and Theater Symbols

Rhode Island State “American Folk Art” (History)The Charles I.D. Looff Carousel, also known as the Crescent Park Carousel is Rhode Island’s state “American folk art.” Check out its fascinating history here.Source: Crescent Park Carousel Rhode Island State “American Folk Art” (Photo)This brilliant photo gallery has dozens and dozens of photos that you can use in your...