Every region has their own special cuisine that is made and served there. Virginia is specifically known for 7 types of food: 1. A specific type of ham, called Smithfield ham, was created and is still produced in Virginia. (It is often called Virginia ham) 2. Virginia is known for its barbecue, which is very…
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So have you ever wondered why people always say, “Virginia is for lovers”? Well… this statement isn’t necessarily true and here’s why. Used since 1969, the phrase “Virginia is for lovers” was created to bring tourism to the state of Virginia from people all over the United States. The phrase was originally created by a…
Crazy laws have always been something my family has found an interest in reading. It is fun to be able to read laws that you may not think make sense and wonder who on earth possessed the government to write them. Listed below are 5 laws that were retrieved from a website called dumblaws.com. They…
“The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money.” Recognize that quote? It was made by the famous Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of Independence. No matter what he may say about money, he did live in a giant beautiful house seen in the picture I posted that’s linked to this…
Now you may be wondering right about now… Why is this random girl making a blog about Virginia? Well read on and you will find out why. I grew up in North Carolina, but moved to Virginia when I was 10 years old. Since the day I moved there I loved everything about Virginia. I…
Virginia: Not Just For Lovers 