1. North Carolina Official State Symbols

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3. The Official North Carolina Red Berry

5. GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2001 Adopted the Strawberry as North Carolina’s Official Red Berry NC SESSION LAW 2001-488 HOUSE BILL 382 NC SESSION LAW 2001-488 HOUSE BILL 382

6. Fun Facts about Strawberries Strawberries are a member of the rose family. On average, there are 200 seeds in a strawberry. The strawberry is the only fruit with the seeds on the outside of the fruit. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen in the spring. One cup of strawberries is only 55 calories. Ninety-four per cent of United States households consume strawberries. The strawberry you eat is not really a fruit or a berry but is the enlarged receptacle of the flower. Source: http://www.twin-o.com/funfact.htmlhttp://www.twin-o.com/funfact.html

7. The Official North Carolina Blue Berry

8. The Official North Carolina Blue Berry Is the Blueberry

9. GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2001 Adopted the Blueberry as North Carolina’s Official Blue Berry NC SESSION LAW 2001-488 HOUSE BILL 382 NC SESSION LAW 2001-488 HOUSE BILL 382

10. Fun Facts about Blueberries Over 200 million pounds of blueberries are grown every year in North America. Blueberries are related to azaleas, camellias, heathers, and rhododendrons. Blueberries are native to North America. Blueberries weren't improved by scientific breeding work until the early 1900s. Blueberries won't ripen once they are picked. Blueberries are becoming more popular than ever, over 1500 new products containing blueberries were introduced last year. Blueberries have more antioxidants than most other fruits and vegetables. 1/2 cup of blueberries has only 42 calories. Source: http://www.twin-o.com/funfact.htmlhttp://www.twin-o.com/funfact.html

11. The Official North Carolina Beverage

12. The Official North Carolina Beverage is Milk 1986 Milk Television Commercial 1986 Milk Television Commercial Milk Matters Michigan State University Extension Michigan State University Extension United States Department of Agricultural Resources United States Department of Agricultural Resources

13. Milk the Official Beverage of North Carolina The North Carolina General Assembly of 1987 adopted milk as the official State Beverage. CHAPTER 347 SENATE BILL 396 CHAPTER 347 SENATE BILL 396

14. The Official North Carolina Bird

15. The Cardinal was selected by popular choice as our State Bird on March 4, 1943. (Session Laws, 1943. c. 595).Session Laws, 1943. c. 595 The Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is sometimes called the Winter Redbird because it is most noticeable during the winter when it is the only "redbird" present. Singing Winter Red Bird

16. The Official North Carolina Boat

17. Source: North Carolina Maritime History Council http://www.ncmaritimehistory.org/hiver_2.htm

18. The Official North Carolina Carnivorous Plant

20. BrainPOP - Science - Carnivorous Plants Watch BrainPOP - Science - Carnivorous Plants Watch BrainPOP - Science - Carnivorous Plants Sources: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2GEUT66tMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2GEUT66tM http://www.plantaficionado.com/pictures/venus-fly-trap.jpg

21. The Official North Carolina Christmas Tree

22. The General Assembly of 2005 adopted the Fraser Fir as the official Christmas Tree for the State of North Carolina. GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2005 SESSION LAW 2005-387 HOUSE BILL 1316

23. The Fraser Fir’s has thick, layered branches, that are silver and blue tipped, with a distinct deep woods forest scent, and a beautiful robust shape. Source: So Ho TreesSo Ho Trees

24. The Official North Carolina Colors

25. The Official North Carolina Colors Red and Blue The General Assembly of 1945 declared Red and Blue of shades appearing in the North Carolina State Flag and the American Flag as the official State Colors. Session Laws, 1945, c. 878 Session Laws, 1945, c. 878 http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/nc_flag.htm

26. The Official North Carolina Community Theater

27. In 2007, the General Assembly designated the Thalian Association of Wilmington as the Official Community Theater of the State of North Carolina (Session Laws, 2007, c. 68).Session Laws, 2007, c. 68 Visit the Thalian Association of Wilmington’s website: Click Here to visit the website

28. The Official North Carolina Dances

29. The Official North Carolina Dances Traditional Clogging and The Shag North Carolina’s own Cane Creek Cloggers Watch the Cane Creek Cloggers Watch the Cane Creek Cloggers The Shag Carl and Joy Williams Shagging in Greensboro, NC Carl and Joy Williams Shagging in Greensboro, NC

30. The Official North Carolina Dog

31. The Official North Carolina Dog The Plot Hound The Plott Hound breed of dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) originated in the mountains of North Carolina around 1750 and is the only breed known to have originated in this State. Named for Jonathan Plott who developed the breed as a wild boar hound, the Plott Hound is a legendary hunting dog known as a courageous fighter and tenacious tracker. The Plott Hound is also a gentle and extremely loyal companion to hunters of North Carolina. Source: http://www.coondawgs.com/b reedpics/plott.jpg http://www.coondawgs.com/b reedpics/plott.jpg

32. The Official North Carolina Festivals

33. The Official North Carolina Festivals The State of North Carolina has several official festivals. Hertford County Watermelon Festival Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival Folkmoot USA Ayden Collard Festival Lexington Barbecue Festival Bring on the fun, food, and friends!

34. The Official North Carolina Fish

35. The Official North Carolina Fish is the Channel Bass Also known as the Red Drum Source: http://www.reddrum.com/images/drum1.gifhttp://www.reddrum.com/images/drum1.gif

36. The Official North Carolina Flag

37. Source: http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/nc_flag.htmhttp://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/nc_flag.htm

38. The Official North Carolina Flower

39. The Official North Carolina Flower The Dogwood The General Assembly of 1941 designated the dogwood as the State Flower. (Session Laws, 1941, c. 289). The Dogwood (Cornus florida) is one of the most prevalent trees in North Carolina and can be found in all parts of the State from the mountains to the coast. It’s blossoms, which appear in early spring and continue on into summer, are most often found in white, although shades of pink and red are not uncommon.Session Laws, 1941, c. 289

40. The Official North Carolina Freshwater Trout

41. The Official North Carolina Freshwater Trout is the Southern Appalachian Brook Trout

42. The Official North Carolina Fruit

43. The Official North Carolina Fruit is the Scuppernong grape Scuppernong Juice: Crush thoroughly 3 pounds (about 9 cups or 4 pints) fully ripe scuppernongs. Add 1 cups water. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Strain through jelly bag or cheese cloth. Scuppernong grape recipes Source: http://www.outerbeaches.com/OuterBanks/AllAboutOBX/Folklore/http://www.outerbeaches.com/OuterBanks/AllAboutOBX/Folklore/

44. The Official North Carolina Insect

45. The Official North Carolina Insect The Honey Bee

46. The Official North Carolina Mammal

47. The Official North Carolina Mammal is the Gray Squirrel The General Assembly of 1969 designated the Gray Squirrel as the official State Mammal. (Session Laws, 1969, c. 1207).Session Laws, 1969, c. 1207

48. The Official North Carolina Military Academy

49. The Official North Carolina Military Academy is Oak Ridge Military Academy Source: http://suescheffblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/oakridge.jpghttp://suescheffblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/oakridge.jpg

50. The Official North Carolina Nicknames

51. The Old North State Have students Research The Old North State. Remember: The five W’s Who What Where When Why Tar Heel State Have students Research Tar Heel State.

52. The Official North Carolina Birthplace of Traditional Pottery

53. The 2005 General Assembly designated the Seagrove Area of North Carolina as the State Birthplace of North Carolina Traditional Pottery (Session Laws, 2005, c. 78).Session Laws, 2005, c. 78 Click here to watch Tom Gray create a beautiful piece of pottery.

54. The Official North Carolina Reptile

55. The Official North Carolina Reptile is the Eastern Box Turtle

56. The Official North Carolina Rock

57. Granite The General Assembly of 1979 designated Granite as the official Rock for the State of North Carolina. (Session Laws, 1979, c. 906).Session Laws, 1979, c. 906

58. The Official North Carolina Seal

60. The Official North Carolina Shell

61. The Official North Carolina Shell is the Scotch Bonnet The General Assembly of 1965 designated the Scotch Bonnet (pronounced bonay) as the State Shell. (Session Laws, 1965, c. 681).Session Laws, 1965, c. 681 First cataloged by Ingaz, Edler von Born, in 1778, the Scotch Bonnet (Phalium granulatum) is found along the the Atlantic Coast from North Carolina to Brazil. The shell was so named because of its resemblance to the caps worn by Scottish peasants, and because the coloration resembles a Scottish plaid or tartan.

62. The Official North Carolina Song

63. The Official North Carolina Song is The Old North State Carolina! Carolina! heaven's blessings attend her, While we live we will cherish, protect and defend her, Tho' the scorner may sneer at and witlings defame her, Still our hearts swell with gladness whenever we name her. Hurrah! Hurrah! the Old North State forever, Hurrah! Hurrah! the good Old North State. Tho' she envies not others, their merited glory, Say whose name stands the foremost, in liberty's story, Tho' too true to herself e'er to crouch to oppression, Who can yield to just rule a more loyal submission. Hurrah! Hurrah! the Old North State forever, Hurrah! Hurrah! the good Old North State. Then let all those who love us, love the land that we live in, As happy a region as on this side of heaven, Where plenty and peace, love and joy smile before us, Raise aloud, raise together the heart thrilling chorus. Hurrah! Hurrah! the Old North State forever, Hurrah! Hurrah! the good Old North State.

64. The Official North Carolina State Stone

65. The Official North Carolina State Stone is the Emerald These minerals include some of the most valuable and unique gems in the world. An emerald crystal weighing 1869 carats, thought to be the largest ever found in North America, was unearthed in late 2003 at a mine in Hiddenite, near Statesville. A 71-carat stone found on the same property yielded two finished stones--the 7.85 carat Carolina Prince that sold for $500,000, and the Carolina Queen (18.88 carats). Source: http://northcarolinaemeralds.info/HiddeniteDistrict/NAEMMine/NAEM.htm http://northcarolinaemeralds.info/HiddeniteDistrict/NAEMMine/NAEM.htm

66. The Official North Carolina Tartan

68. The Official North Carolina Toast

69.  Here's to the land of the long leaf pine, The summer land where the sun doth shine, Where the weak grow strong and the strong grow great, Here's to "Down Home," the Old North State!  Here's to the land of the cotton bloom white, Where the scuppernong perfumes the breeze at night, Where the soft southern moss and jessamine mate, 'Neath the murmuring pines of the Old North State!  Here's to the land where the galax grows, Where the rhododendron's rosette glows, Where soars Mount Mitchell's summit great, In the "Land of the Sky," in the Old North State!  Here's to the land where maidens are fair, Where friends are true and cold hearts rare, The near land, the dear land, whatever fate, The blest land, the best land, the Old North State!

70. The Official North Carolina Tree

71. The Official North Carolina Tree is the Pine Tree

72. The Official North Carolina Vegetable

73. The Official North Carolina Vegetable is the Sweet Potato Quick Baked Sweet Potato: Wash sweet potatoes. Puncture a few times with a fork. Place on paper towel on microwave-safe dish. Cook on high for 4-5 minutes for the first potato, plus 2-3 minutes for each additional potato. Turn over potatoes halfway through cooking. Source: http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/recipe?id.10180http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/recipe?id.10180

74. The Official North Carolina Wildflower

75. The Official North Carolina Wildflower is the Carolina Lily In 2003, the General Assembly designated the Carolina Lily (Lilium michauxii) as the official State wildflower (Session Laws, 2003, c. 426).Session Laws, 2003, c. 426 Source: http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/IMAGES/North_Carolina/carolina-lily- and-mantis.jpghttp://www.statesymbolsusa.org/IMAGES/North_Carolina/carolina-lily- and-mantis.jpg

76. References (1986). Milk commercial. YouTube Web site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYxmvMc5zZQ Basic microwave sweet potato. Meals for you Web site: http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/recipe?id.10180 http://www.mealsforyou.com/cgi-bin/recipe?id.10180 BrainPOP - science - carnivorous plants. YouTube Web site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VG2GEUT66tM Breed pics. CoonDawgs.com Web site: http://www.coondawgs.com/breedpics/plott.jpghttp://www.coondawgs.com/breedpics/plott.jpg Cane creek cloggers - Jubille. YouTube Web site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsghidH7kQA Cardinal singing its heart out. YouTube Web site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3vRwNpISO4&feature=related Carl and Joy Williams compete in Greensboro NC at the Carolina classic ballroom competition 2008. YouTube Web site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-fpOqyaRsg&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-fpOqyaRsg&feature=related Fun diary links. United States Department of Agriculture Web site: http://aipl.arsusda.gov/kc/kidlinks.html Fun facts about fruit. Twin-O Ontelaunee Orchards Web site: http://www.twin-o.com/funfact.html Milk, cheese and ice cream. from Michigan State University Extension Web site: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/dairy/products.html#top Milk Matters. National Institutes of Health Web site: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/teachers/index.cfmhttp://www.nichd.nih.gov/milk/teachers/index.cfm North Carolina emeralds. NAEM Emerald Mine Hiddenite District Hiddenite, Alexander County, North Carolina Web site: http://northcarolinaemeralds.info/HiddeniteDistrict/NAEMMine/NAEM.htmhttp://northcarolinaemeralds.info/HiddeniteDistrict/NAEMMine/NAEM.htm North Carolina register of historic vessels. North Carolina Maritime History Council Web site: http://www.ncmaritimehistory.org/hiver_2.htm North Carolina state community theatre. Thalian Association Web site: http://www.thalian.org/cms/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 North Carolina symbols. State Symbols USA Web site: http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/IMAGES/North_Carolina/carolina-lily-and-mantis.jpg North Carolina: The North Carolina State Flag. Netstate Web site: http://www.netstate.com/states/symb/flags/nc_flag.htm Red drum. RedDrum.com Web site: http://www.reddrum.com/images/drum1.gifhttp://www.reddrum.com/images/drum1.gif Shallowbowls. from YouTube Web site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJVIEX0TvB4&eurl=http://tgraypots.blogspot.com/2009/02/shallow-bowls.html&feature=player_embedded SueScheffBlog. SueScheffBlog Web site: http://suescheffblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/oakridge.jpghttp://suescheffblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/oakridge.jpg The mystery of the mother vineyard. Outer Banks Folklore Web site: http://www.outerbeaches.com/OuterBanks/AllAboutOBX/Folklore/ The State Symbols. NC Encyclopedia. 2007. State Library of North Carolina. 02/23/2009 http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/NC/SYMBOLS/SYMBOLS.htm Venus fly trap. Plant Aficionado Web site: http://www.plantaficionado.com/pictures/venus-fly-trap.jpg