by Carol Patton | Feb 13, 2023 | All About States
Have you ever heard about a man named Blackbeard? His real name was Edward Teach and he was born in England. He grew up to be one of the most infamous pirates that ever lived. He had a long black beard that reached his waist. In the 1700s, he spent his time ransacking...
by Carol Patton | Feb 6, 2023 | All About States
There are more than 30 types of frogs in the US and 28 are in Virginia! They include green tree frogs, mountain chorus frogs, and southern leopard frogs. Not to mention, there are other species of wildlife like Virginia northern flying squirrels and bald eagles. Oh,...
by Carol Patton | Jan 30, 2023 | All About States
Some people think that the shape of West Virginia resembles a leaping frog. Can you find West Virginia on a US map? Here’s a hint: the frog is leaping downward to the left and its nose is in the southwestern corner. Just in case you can’t find it, West Virginia is...
by Carol Patton | Jan 23, 2023 | All About States
Would you like someone in your family to name a state after you? Maryland was named after Queen Henrietta Maria. She was married to King Charles I who was the King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1600 to 1649. Under his reign, Maryland became a British colony....
by Carol Patton | Jan 16, 2023 | All About States
Delaware is called “The First State” because it was the first of the 13 original colonies to ratify, or sign, the US Constitution in 1787. But here’s something you probably didn’t know: It became the official state nickname in 2002 after Mrs. Anabelle O’Malley’s first...
