Virginia has a state animal!
It’s the Black Bear! Who knew?
Well, no wonder The VIRGINIA SHOPPER’S favorite shop, Virginia Born and Bred, has Sam-the-Bear as a front door mascot to welcome visitors! There’s a mini Sam inside too.
Virginia also has a:
- State Beverage – Milk (Let’s Paaaaarty!)
- State Bird – Cardinal
- State Dance – The Reel
- State Fish – Brook Trout
- State Dog (not an animal?) – American Fox Hound
Hand Painted Dog Pillows
At Virginia Born and Bred - State Flower – Dogwood
Double Dogwood Pin
at Virginia Born and Bred - State Tree – Dogwood
- and (no kidding) State Insect – Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
It’s amazing what the SHOPPER discovers when roaming.
And of course, there’s always Virginia’s official tourism slogan,
“Virginia is for Lovers!”
Both the Mini-Sam-the-Bear and the Virginia is for Lovers T-Shirts are available in-store or by telephone order only: 540 463-1832. But, be sure to browse the Virginia Born and Bred online catalog to find other fabulous treasures!
‘TIL WE MEET AGAIN……. The VIRGINIA SHOPPER!
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Reblogged this on Virginia Views and commented:
I know this is a commercial blog, but I love all the Virginia symbols don’t you?
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I knew about the cardinal and dogwood, but that was it. Thanks for educating!
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Thanks so much for visiting this blog Dianna. 🙂
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Love your Cardinal hand towels. I have the same with Hummingbirds…..big surprise huh?? Hummingbird finials too….I’m going to become one of those crazy old ladies…You know the type, “Oh, the hummingbird lady lives there. She’s weird…..” Great happy post!
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Great happy post writer is delighted to see you here Cindy! 🙂
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