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About Virginia Treasures: 

Virginia Treasures is a part of the national "America's Treasures".   We've researched facts about Virginia and we've discovered all types of people, places and things from around the state.

 

Now we are planning to roll out Virginia Treasures on a larger scale.  We're telling you the stories you'll find fascinating.   You'll discover facts about Virginia in categories such as History, Arts, Entertainment, Geography, Sports and General Trivia. 

 

There's a wealth of information about Virginia just waiting to be uncovered.  That's what we do.  We discover the little known facts that are buried all around you.  You'll be surprised at what we will uncover.  And there's always more to be discovered so share in the vast wealth of information that is Virginia Treasures.

 

Join us on the adventure as we travel the state in search of Virginia Treasures.

 

 

Welcome to Virginia Treasures!

 

 

Virginia Treasures uncovers the stories behind the trivia questions.   Traveling all over the state, we reveal golden nuggets of fascinating facts.  Discover the stories about Virginia's Trivia such as…. 

      Georgia O'Keeffe

      Boxer "Sweet Pea"

      Booker T. Washington

      The list is endless!  

Virginia Treasures is unique. It connects with community from a grassroots level.  

“Virginia Treasures” appeals to family viewership while also being of interest to history buffs, community leaders, tourists.  It includes a website where viewers can participate in the discovery of trivia facts and stories which keeps people involved.

 

Check out these trivia facts from America's Treasures: 

   1. Where can you find the dive capitol of the world?

   2. Name the city with the first skyscraper.

  3. Where was Babe Ruth born?

  4. Where was the first rocket created?

  5. Name the largest cereal company in the world.

  6. Name the largest cave in America.

  7. Mount Vernon was home to what U.S. President?

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Virginia Trivia 10

 

History: 

1. Who is the aviator known for his explorations of the North and South Poles?

 

Answer 1

Sports: 

2. What boxer, in the International Boxing Hall of Fame, is known as "Sweet Pea"?

 

Answer 2

Geography:

3. Where is the state capitol of Virginia?

 

Answer 3

Arts: 

4. What American artist known for challenging the boundaries of modern American style art was a teaching assistant at the University of Virginia?

 

Answer 4

Geography: 

5. Where was Booker T. Washington born?

 

Answer 5

General Trivia: 

6. How many Presidents are buried in Virginia?

 

Answer 6

History: 

7. Who was the 28th President of the United States?

 

Answer 7

General Trivia: 

8. Who, from the Lewis & Clark Expedition, was born in Virginia?

 

Answer 8

Entertainment: 

9. Who starred in "Heaven Can Wait" and "Dick Tracy"?

 

Answer 9

Arts: 

10. What jazz singer is considered to be one of the most influential jazz singers of the 20th century?

 

Answer 10

 

Join our TEAM as a trivia buff!

 

We are traveling the nation in search of fascinating facts!  We are uncovering treasures from every state.  We would love to have you on our search team.  So as we visit your state, you can help us discover the stories behind the trivia around you!  Just let us know about you.  Register on our site and list yourself as an expert.  You are an expert on something, right?

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