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Emblems are voted on by Senators and Delegates. Click on each emblem to learn more! For a complete list, click here.
The official state bird is the CARDINAL.
The official state bird is the CARDINAL.
The Cardinal is red!
The Cardinal is red!
The official state flower and tree is the DOGWOOD.
The official state flower and tree is the DOGWOOD.
Dogwood flowers bloom in the spring and are pink or white.
Dogwood flowers bloom in the spring and are pink or white.
The official state insect is the TIGER SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY.
The official state insect is the TIGER SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY.
The stripes of this butterfly are bright yellow and dark black!
The stripes of this butterfly are bright yellow and dark black!
The official state freshwater fish is the BROOK TROUT.
The official state freshwater fish is the BROOK TROUT.
The trout has a green back, light blue sides and bright orange fins. This trout loves the cold water of Virginia’s mountain streams.
The trout has a green back, light blue sides and bright orange fins. This trout loves the cold water of Virginia’s mountain streams.
The official state songs are SWEET VIRGINIA BREEZE and OUR GREAT VIRGINIA.
The official state songs are SWEET VIRGINIA BREEZE and OUR GREAT VIRGINIA.
The official state folk dance is the SQUARE DANCE.
The official state folk dance is the SQUARE DANCE.
The official state saltwater fish is the STRIPED BASS.
The official state saltwater fish is the STRIPED BASS.
The striped bass lives in the waters off Virginia’s coast.
The striped bass lives in the waters off Virginia’s coast.
The official state boat is the Chesapeake Bay Deadrise.
The official state boat is the Chesapeake Bay Deadrise.
Fishermen use this boat for fishing, crabbing, and gathering oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
Fishermen use this boat for fishing, crabbing, and gathering oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
The official state shell is the OYSTER.
The official state shell is the OYSTER.
Oysters have a grey shell and live under water in the Chesapeake Bay and rivers.
Oysters have a grey shell and live under water in the Chesapeake Bay and rivers.
The official state fossil is the Chesapecten Jeffersonius Fossil.
The official state fossil is the Chesapecten Jeffersonius Fossil.
This is a fossilized form of an extinct scallop. It was named for Thomas Jefferson because of his interest in natural history.
This is a fossilized form of an extinct scallop. It was named for Thomas Jefferson because of his interest in natural history.
The official state rock is the NELSONITE.
The official state rock is the NELSONITE.
The tan and dark speckled, titanium-laced rock is named after Nelson County, Virginia, where it was discovered.
The tan and dark speckled, titanium-laced rock is named after Nelson County, Virginia, where it was discovered.
The official state snake is the EASTERN GARTER SNAKE.
The official state snake is the EASTERN GARTER SNAKE.
The Eastern Garter snake is either a greenish, brown, or black color and has a distinct yellow or white stripe.
The Eastern Garter snake is either a greenish, brown, or black color and has a distinct yellow or white stripe.
The official state horse is the CHINCOTEAGUE PONY.
The official state horse is the CHINCOTEAGUE PONY.
The official state dog is the AMERICAN FOXHOUND.
The official state dog is the AMERICAN FOXHOUND.
George Washington brought Foxhounds to Virginia to help him with hunting.
George Washington brought Foxhounds to Virginia to help him with hunting.
The official state bat is the BIG-EARED BAT.
The official state bat is the BIG-EARED BAT.
Bats have dark brown fur. You might see one flying outside at night!
Bats have dark brown fur. You might see one flying outside at night!
The official state beverage is MILK.
The official state beverage is MILK.
Milk comes from dairy farms in Virginia and is used to make butter and cheese.
Milk comes from dairy farms in Virginia and is used to make butter and cheese.
The official state pollinator is the EUROPEAN HONEY BEE.
The official state pollinator is the EUROPEAN HONEY BEE.
Color By Numbers (Interactive Activity)
Color By Numbers (Interactive Activity)
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