National West Virginia Day
We recognize each state in the order they entered the union, beginning with Hawaii and ending with Hawaii on Independence Day. We feature a small part of each state's past, foods, and the people who make up the state. There's so much more to discover, we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
When Virginia voted to separate from the Union, Western Virginians remained faithful to their Union allegiances, wrote their own constitution, and petitioned Congress for statehood. On June 20, 1863, West Virginia, the 35th state, was admitted to the Union on June 20, 1863. It was the first state to be established from another state and one of two established during the Civil War.
The North meets South at Harpers Ferry. Harpers Ferry is ripe with abolition movements and Civil War History, from John Brown's rebellion to Stonewall Jackson's Confederate victory.
The mountain state
West Virginia is dominated by three majestic mountain ridges, also known as The Mountain State. The Allegheny, Appalachian, and the Blue Ridge Mountains also provide the state with seventy-eight percent forest over its total area. West Virginia is the country's largest producer of coal east of the Mississippi River thanks to the rugged mountains and slews of bituminous coal stores.
Not only do the West Virginia hills provide stunning views and jobs, but their natural landscape also provides access to small, isolated populations with deep roots. In the thrum of a banjo or the lyrics of a gospel chorus, their roots and roots can be heard infused. It also influences the warm earthy flavors of their cuisine and inspires artisans to masterpieces.
In West Virginia, life is moving at a slower pace. Time doesn't exactly stand still, but if you'll sit down and listen to some of the folk tales, you might find out about John Henry and Big Ben Mountain. Someone could take you mushroom hunting, or they might fry up a few and share with you what they found that morning. Not many people are able to give up their favorite hunting spots, but not many are able to give up their current hunting spots.
Bridge Day, the largest festival in West Virginia, could be able to you. On the third Saturday of October, it takes place at New River Gorge Bridge in New River Gorge Bridge. The bridge was completed on October 22, 1977, and it is the western hemisphere's longest steel arch bridge.
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- Discover her enchanting beauty and the 35th state's music, poetry, and art
- Describe your life in and visiting West Virginia
- Make a West Virginia history, scenic, or restaurant bucket list What's on your list?
- Need assistance in deciding what to do? Read 9 Beautiful West Virginia Places to Visit
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