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Page 2 New York - Wyoming Click here if you wish to go back to view the ornaments from Alabama to New Mexico. 
New York Salem Central School District and Artist Will Moses Salem
Fact: A native New Yorker, Anna Mary Robertson was a renown American Folk Art artist who painted scene of rural life under the name “Grandma Moses”. 
North Carolina Clay County Schools Hayesville
Fact: Hayesville students were Inspired by the history, cultures and craft traditions of North Carolina. 
North Dakota Minot Public Schools Community Learning Center Program Minot
“North Dakota Snow Angels “
Fact: The ornaments were done by an after-school program that consisting of students in grades K-5. 
Northern Mariana Islands Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Gregoria T. Comacho Elementary Schools
“Island” Fact: Ornaments made by Gregorio T. Comacho Elementary School fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. 
Ohio Ohio Valley Quilters Cincinnati
“Quilted Christmas”
Fact: Ohio Valley Quilter’s Guild was founded in April 1981 by people interested in preserving the heritage of quilts and the art of quilt making. 
Oklahoma Washington Elementary School Norman
“Oklahoma's Centennial Celebration”
Fact: Washington`Elementary`School students made their ornaments as a tribute for their state centennial celebration. 
Oregon Girl Scouts of Santiam Council Salem
Fact: Girl Scouts of Santiam Council Troop #6 are learning to be respectful of our environment. 
Pennsylvania Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh
“Expressions of Childhood”
Fact: The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh provides innovative museum experiences that inspire joy, creativity and curiosity. 
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Federal Affairs and Puerto Rico Department of Education Arecibo, Bayamon, Caguas, Humacao, Mayaguez, Ponce, San Juan
“Feast of the Three Kings” Fact: The Arts Program of the Department of Education enlisted schools from municipalities of all seven educational regions across the Island. 
Rhode Island Providence ¡City Arts! for Youth Providence
“Cranes in Color”
Fact: !City Arts! worked with a group of second and fourth grade students at CVS Highlander Charter School. 
South Carolina Lake Murray Elementary School Lexington
“Gold Star Flag” Fact: In memory of SPC Thomas D. Caughman of Lexington and all South Carolinians who have given their lives in Operation Enduring Freedom. 
South Dakota The Mary Chilton Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution Sioux Falls
“Pheasant” (State Bird) Fact: Mary Chilton DAR Foundation is a South Dakota organization that provides grants for action and research projects relating to the DAR Chapters in South Dakota. 
Tennessee Bedford County Arts Council Shelbyville
“Purple Iris” (State Flower) Fact: Painted by members of the Arts Council painting class. 
Texas San Antonio Children’s Museum San Antonio
“Texas Peace & Pride” Fact: The San Antonio Children’s Museum is where kids play to learn and adults learn to play. 
Utah School House Rocks Homework Club ParkCity
“Life Elevated” Fact: A group of parents and children who meet each week to work on homework, plan civic events, and do community service projects. 
Vermont Spaulding High School and Barre Technical Center Campus Barre
“Maple Leaves” Fact: Spaulding HS Jr. ROTC Cadets students are striving to become better citizens through the study of leadership, teamwork, wellness, civics and a commitment to community service. 
Virginia T.S. Dahlgren School Dahlgren
Fact: Arts Club for third to eight grade students. The flowering dogwood is the Virginia state tree and flower. 
US Virgin Islands St. Thomas-St. John Chamber of Commerce, Christev Designs, Artist Jan Mitchell St. Thomas
“Virgin Islands” Fact: A unique glass ornament created by nationally renowned artist Jan Mitchell. She also created this year’s ornament for the White House Blue Room Christmas Tree. 
Washington Hilltop Artists in Residence Tacoma "Washington" 
West Virginia Mountain Artisans and Cabin Creek Quilts Charleston
“West Virginia Stars and Stripes” Fact: Celebrating its 37th year as a nationally recognized registered brand, Cabin Creek Quilts’ products portray superb craftsmanship and award-winning designs. They craft bold, original, distinctive, one-of-a-kind creations inspired by traditional quilt designs using vibrant, designer fabrics. 
Wisconsin Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Inc. Milwaukee
“Childhood Delights”
Fact: The ornaments were created by the patients and families at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin for the second year in a row. 
Wyoming Magic City Enterprises/VSA of Wyoming Cheyenne
“Christmas in Yellowstone” |
Did You Know?
On August 24, 1814, during the War of 1812, British troops burned the White House in retaliation for an earlier burning of Canadian government buildings in York, Ontario, by the United States.