“Pek” Gunn, Tennessee Poet Laureate

Contents“Pek” Gunn, Tennessee Poet Laureate and More“Pek” Gunn and His Memberships“Pek” Gunn – Writer“Pek” Gunn, Tennessee Poet Laureate and More Richard M Gunn was more popularly known as “Pek” Gunn. He was a folklorist and humorist, as well as the lyricist and composer of the Tennessee State Bicentennial March. “Pek” Gunn actually...

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...

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...

Oklahoma Art and Theatre Symbols

Oklahoma State AnthemOklahoma also calls their state song the state anthem. For the lyrics, adoption date, authors, and music of the state anthem. Please click the link to the state song, featuerd below. Oklahoma State Cartoon CharacterGusty is Oklahoma’s state cartoon character. Learn about Gusty and his artist on their official home page.Source: Don Woods’ official website Oklahoma State...

North Dakota Art and Theatre Symbols

North Dakota State American Folk DanceSquare dancing is the state American folk dance of North Dakota. Check out this history of square dancing in the U.S. Learn what “callers” and “patter,” are, and learn how square dancing caught fire throughout the U.S. and around the world.Source: Dosado North Dakota State Art MuseumThis page has a quick history on the North Dakota Museum of Art. Find...

New York Art and Theatre Symbols

New York State Poeet LaureateCheck out the history of the poet laureate position in New York, and learn a bit about the current and past laureates.Source: Library of Congress     Cite this… (new...

New Hampshire Art and Theatre Symbols

New Hampshire State Poet LaureateThis page has the history of the poet laureate position in New Hampshire and information on the current and past laureates.Source: Library of Congress New Hampshire State SongCheck out our page on the New Hampshire state song! Find out who wrote it, when it was adopted, and what the lyrics are. You can even listen to the music!Source: Classbrain New Hampshire State Songs...

Nevada Art and Theatre Symbols

Nevada State March LaureateNRS 235.035 State march. The march entitled “Silver State Fanfare,” composed by Gerald Willis, is hereby adopted and declared to be the official state march of the State of Nevada. Source: Nevada State Legislature Nevada State Poet LaureateLearn all about your poet laureate, and about the position of the poet laureate position within Nevada.Source: Library of Congress Nevada State...

Nebraska Art and Theatre Symbols

Nebraska State American Folk DanceLearn all about the american tradition of square dancing on this helpful square dance history page. Learn what a “caller” is, and what “patter” means.Source: Dosado Nebraska State BalladA Place Like Nebraska is Nebraska’s official state ballad, which means it’s a song that tells a story. You can find the lyrics, the adoption date, and the...