National West Virginia Day
Starting the week of Independence Day and ending with Hawaii. We feature a small portion of each states' past, foods, and the people who make up the state. Several states have their own state celebrations. There's so much more to explore that we can't help but celebrate our beautiful country even more.
Western Virginians clung to their Union allegiances, wrote their own constitution, and petitioned Congress for statehood when Virginia voted to withdraw from the Union. 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 territory and one of two new during the Civil War.
The North meets South at Harpers Ferry. The North meets South. 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.. In addition, the Allegheny, Appalachian, and the Blue Ridge Mountains provide the state with seventy-eight percent forest over its total area. West Virginia has been 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 mountains provide breathtaking views and careers, but their natural landscape also provides access to small, isolated communities with deep roots. In the thram of a banjo or the lyrics of a gospel chorus, their roots and roots can be infused. It also influences their cuisine's warm earthy flavors 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 learn about John Henry and Big Ben Mountain. Some people 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, may have you been invited to the largest festival in the state. It takes place at New River Gorge Bridge on the third Saturday of October, and it takes place at New River Gorge Bridge. It was completed on October 22, 1977, and it is the longest steel arch bridge in the western hemisphere.
How to celebrate #nationalwestvirginiaday in the observance of #nationalwestvirginiaday in the United States
- Discover her enchanting beauty and the 35th state's music, poetry, and art
- Share your experiences living in and visiting West Virginia
- Make a West Virginia history, scenic, or restaurant bucket list What's on your list?
- Need assistance in determining what to do? Read 9 Beautiful West Virginia Places to Visit. Read 9 Beautiful West Virginia Places to Visit
- To post on social media, use the hashtag #NationalWestVirginiaDay.
