The Lazy Days of Summer

Summertime evokes fond memories of family vacations, reunions, and picnics. Most West Virginians can recall a warm, pleasant afternoon spent at the park or at one of the state's many fairs and festivals.

As you look at this picnic setting from the early 1900s, think about how some things have changed, and how many things have remained the same. Also, see how much trivia you know about various summertime-related topics. As you click on the questions below, you'll get the answers and learn a bit more about the artifacts displayed.

• Football is more closely associated with autumn. However, college football season begins in August, so here's the question: When did West Virginia University play its first football game?
• Baseball emerged as the national pastime in the late 1800s. What early National League star was the first West Virginian inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame?
• The invention of an automated bottling process in the 1920s helped spark a national soft drink craze. Who invented this process? Where was the first automated bottling company located?
• Where and when was the first West Virginia State Fair?
• What was the first West Virginia state park?
• Which varieties of apples originated in West Virginia?
• Which West Virginia town holds the record for the highest temperature ever recorded in the state?
• Which West Virginia town is known for its summertime lemonade tradition?
• Can you name the official West Virginia state fish?