Here are some interesting facts about Virginia that you might not know:

1. Virginia is known as the “Mother of Presidents” because eight U.S. presidents were born there: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
2. The first Thanksgiving in North America was held in Virginia in 1619, more than a year before the Pilgrims arrived in Massachusetts.
3. The first English settlement in the New World was established in Virginia in 1607 at Jamestown.
4. The Virginia state motto is “Virginia is for Lovers.”
5. The world’s largest office building, the Pentagon, is located in Arlington, Virginia.
6. Virginia is home to the world’s largest naval base, Naval Station Norfolk.
7. The Blue Ridge Mountains, which run through Virginia, are the oldest mountains in North America.
8. The Shenandoah National Park in Virginia is home to over 1,300 species of plants and animals.
9. The Virginia Creeper Trail, a 34-mile trail that runs from Abingdon to Whitetop, was once a railroad line that transported timber and other goods.
10. Virginia is the birthplace of American whiskey, with the first commercial whiskey distillery established in 1620.

These are just a few of the many interesting facts about Virginia. The state has a rich history and diverse geography, making it a fascinating place to visit and explore.