Population of Virginia

ContentsPopulation Statistics for VirginiaSuggested Reading on VirginiaPopulation Statistics for Virginia Below you will find the population statistics for the state of Virginia from the US Census Bureau. The data comes directly from their site, and is updated regularly. Source: US Census Bureau If you can see this, your browser does not understand IFRAME. However, we’ll still link you to the...

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...

Precipitation Map for Virginia

Wondering what the rainfall is like in Virginia? This excellent precipitation map shows you the average rainfall throughout the state in a visual way. One picture is definitely worth a thousand words! This precipitation map shows the amount of rainfall received by the state of Virginia. Download the map as a PDF file.     Cite this… (new...

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...

National Parks of Virginia

ContentsNational Parks of VirginiaInteractive Map of the Virginia National ParksNational Parks of Virginia The follwoing national parks can be found in Virginia: Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Assateague Island National Seashore, Booker T Washington National Monument, Cape Henry Memorial, Cedar Creek & Belle...

Virginia State Quarter Worksheet

ContentsVirginia State Quarter WorksheetDownload the Virginia State Quarter WorksheetTake a look at Virginia’s state quarter, then try designing your own version. Choose from among the many historic events, natural wonders, monuments, and other symbols of Virginia when choosing the theme for your design. Add the finished page to your state report project. Virginia State Quarter Worksheet Download the...

Virginia State Quarter

ContentsHistory of the Virginia State Quarter Virginia State Quarter Coloring PageDownload the Virginia State Quarter Coloring PageHistory of the Virginia State Quarter The selection of the design for Virginia’s new quarter began when Governor James Gilmore III selected State Treasurer Susan F. Dewey to serve as liaison to the United States Mint for the 50 State Quarters® Program. Ideas were solicited from...

Virginia State Animals

ContentsVirginia State BatVirginia State BirdVirginia State DogVirginia State FishVirginia State InsectVirginia State Bat The Virginia big-eared bat gets our vote for the cutest bat around. You can learn all about the lives of these little creatures and find out what’s causing the to become endangered.Source: Kentucky Bat Working Group Virginia State Bat (More) - (Adobe Acrobat Required)You can learn more...

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...

Virginia State Soil

ContentsThe State Soil of Virginia is the Pamunkey Soil SeriesDownload the Virginia State Soil ProfileThe State Soil of Virginia is the Pamunkey Soil Series The farm where the Pamunkey soils were first identified is near Jamestown, Virginia. It is considered to be the oldest tilled farm in the United States. The Jamestown historic farm is now in a conservancy program for agricultural use by James City...