This one is region of state specific. A little more of a challenge…
Clues:
First, the state:
Was one of the original 13 colonies and is said to be the first to declare independence from England.
The first English settlers landed here, but a year later the only trace of them was the word "Croatoan" scraped onto a tree.
Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run on March 7, 1914 in this state.
Now, the region:
I have to wipe my feet before I get into the truck...my pet person doesn't like sand on her bed.
Juliette Lewis and Robert DeNiro hung out together for a while here.
Cheers!