In 4th grade, my class learned all of the Florida official state symbols. It was confusing to me why our state flower was actually a citrus tree blossom. Decades have passed without clarity ...

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags. Then came ...

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags. Then came ...

Official state symbols date to the late 1800s, as legislatures throughout the U.S. sought to stake cultural claims and foster pride among their residents. First came flowers and flags. Then came ...

New Mexico was poised to adopt the tortilla its state bread, but the bill that got unanimous support in the Legislature fell ...

First came flowers and flags ... traces its roots to Basque immigrants who settled out West to its list of state symbols. Shooting for the stars In North Carolina, lawmakers are considering ...