State and Local History

Henry County Schools are named after Patrick Henry, he is most famous for........

• "Give me liberty or give me death" speech

• Inventing the parachute

• Being the 1st man on the moon

• General in the United States Army during the Revolutionary War

Virginia led our new nation in many areas including leadership, how many of the 1st 5 Presidents were from the Old Dominion?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

One of the largest plantations East of the Mississippi River was located in Martinsville VA during the 1800s that thrived in tobacco production and textile manufacturing called.....

• Magna Vista

• Leatherwood

• Stone Hall

• Beaver Creek

Name the racetrack that is the oldest and shortest Nascar Racetrack still on the circuit

Besides winning a trophy if you win the race at Martinsville Speedway, the driver also wins (a)  

• Grandfather Clock
• Football
• Cowboy Hat 
• Guitar 
• New Truck
• Lawnmower

This city, originally called Guilford Court House, was pivotal in the American Revolution due to the casualties inflicted on the British Army and their need to resupply

• Roanoke

• Greensboro

• Ridgeway

• Raleigh

Dupont, located on the Smith River was important during WWII in the production of this product.....

• Oil

• Paint

• Panty Hose

• Parachutes

The 1st battle and the surrender to end this war occurred in Virginia.

• War of 1812

• American Revolution

• Civil War

• French and Indian War

For many years, Martinsville VA was known for this product?

• Grandfather Clocks

• Furniture

• Racing

• Textiles