Visit Virginia  
Visit Virginia - things to do Welcome to Virginia

Let Wilcox Travel/American Express send you to the state known as the "Old Dominion," one of the 13 original states of the United States, Virginia! Whether you need air, hotel or rental car or need it all, our package pricing bring great added value to your travel dollars.

Beverage: Milk

Bird: Cardinal 

Boat: Chesapeake Bay Deadrise

Dog: Foxhound

Fish: Brook Trout



Flag:
The flag of Virginia contains the state seal in a field of blue. It was first used in the 1830s but not officially adopted until 1930.

Floral Emblem: Dogwood

Folk Dance: Square Dancing 

Insect: Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

Seal: The great seal of Virginia is circular.In the center is a figure of Virtus, the goddess of virtue, dressed as a warrior.She holds a spear in her right hand, with its point held downward touching the earth. In her left hand is a sheathed sword pointing upward.Her left foot rests on the chest of the figure of tyrany, who is lying on the ground.

Above the figure is the word "Virginia," and under the figures is the state motto "Sic Semper Tyrannis" or "Thus Always to Tyrants." The seal, designed by George Wythe, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, was first adopted in 1776 and modified in 1930.

Shell: Oyster