Virginia

From 1987–1990, the Bicentenary Statehood series commemorated the signing of the Constitution by representatives of the first 13 colonies. The stamps were issued in the 200th year after each state approved the Constitution. They were issued in the order each colony became a state, though not always on the exact date of ratification. Each stamp shows traditional symbols or scenes from the state. The Virginia stamp features the same capitol building in which the First Day of Issue ceremony was held, the Capitol at Williamsburg.