Movers Directory of Moving Companies in Virginia
 About Virginia If Patrick Henry’s famous speech "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death,” have always inspired you, you would also perhaps know that the speech was made in St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. In fact, the history of this state is closely associated with the history of America especially during the Colonial period. Jamestown, founded in 1607, was the first permanent English settlement in North America where slavery was introduced in 1619. The surrenders that ended both the American Revolution and the Civil War took place in Virginia. Virginia is also famous for another interesting reason. The state is called the “Mother of Presidents” because eight U.S. presidents were born there. "Virginia is for lovers," announced a TV commercial some years ago. If you are wondering what kind of lovers – history, geography, nature, environment, fun – the truth of the matter is that Virginia is a place to love just about anything that suits you. While in Western Virginia, you can experience the Appalachian Mountains the eastern part is replete with Virginia's fertile Piedmont region. As you move more eastward, experience the coastal Tidewater area. Tranquil beaches resplendent with tiny fishing towns greet you as you approach Chesapeake Bay, while those more inclined to have fun parties can move towards the south to Virginia Beach, Virginia's largest city and famous for tingling entertainment. Tobacco has been Virginia's cash crop since time immemorial. Today, the service sector provides maximum employment opportunities. The largest component of the service sector is business services, which includes computer and data processing services. The state has a large number of manufacturing industries, including transportation equipment, food processing, electronic and other electrical equipment, chemicals, textiles and apparel, lumber and wood products, and furniture. Agriculture remains an important sector, and the state ranks among the top ten in a variety of agricultural products, including tomatoes, tobacco, peanuts, apples, summer potatoes, sweet potatoes, snap beans, and turkeys and broilers. Virginia also has a large dairy industry. Virginia is one of the top ten coal producers in the U.S. Coal accounts for roughly 70% of Virginia's mineral value; crushed stone, sand and gravel, lime, and kyanite are also mined. Here are some interesting trivia about the state: • Motto: Sic semper tyrannis (Thus always to tyrants) • Nicknames: The Old Dominion (bestowed by King Charles II of England while it was still a colony, in recognition of residents' loyalty to the monarchy during the English Civil War; Mother of Presidents • Origin of name: In honor of Elizabeth “Virgin Queen” of England • Virginia's state capital is Richmond. |
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