Delaware was the first State to enter into Statehood, on December 7, 1787, which explains the nickname "The First State". The Capital of the State of Delaware is Dover. The State of Delaware colors are colonial blue and buff. The State of Delaware flower is the peach blossom (1895). The State of Delaware tree is the American holly (1939). The State of Delaware bird is the blue hen chicken (1939). The State of Delaware insect is the ladybug (1974). The State of Delaware butterfly is the tiger swallowtail (1999). The State of Delaware fish is the weakfish, cynoscion regalis (1981). The State of Delaware song is “Our Delaware”. The State of Delaware beverage is milk. The State of Delaware fossil is belemnite.