Delaware, not Georgia, is known as the Peach State due to its once-abundant peach harvest. The peach blossom is Delaware’s state flower, and the peach tree is native to China. Despite a devastating blight in the 19th century, the peach blossom remains beloved in Delaware. Many people, if asked which state in the United States […]
The Blue Hen chicken is Delaware’s state bird due to its association with the state’s soldiers during the Revolutionary War. The bird was popular in the state and was already used in political posters and memorabilia. The breed was developed by Captain Jonathan Caldwell, and the fighting prowess of the birds was compared to Delaware […]
