Anna Jarvis (first person Living History), the founder of Mother‘s Day invites you to the International Mother’s Day Shrine, the site of the first Mother‘s Day church service in the US. Tour Anna Jarvis’ birthplace and childhood home which was used by Gen. George McClellan as his headquarters during the Civil War. Enjoy a wonderful lunch or tea at beautiful Adaland Mansion. Visit the beautiful gardens and gift shop. Shop at wholesale rates and take home a wooden spoon or coffee scoop, a gift any mother would appreciate. At the Father’s Day Church, you‘ll see artifacts from the first Father‘s Day church service and enjoy a living history presentation of Fletcher Golden, the father who inspired Father‘s Day.

Other Options:

• You‘ll watch as a piece of wood is handcrafted into a one-of-a-kind kitchen
  utensil from start to finish at Allegheny Treenware.
• Learn what the ladies of the era wore in a Victorian fashion show.
• A vocal or pipe organ concert at the church can be added for your enjoyment.
• See the Philippi Covered Bridge, site of the first land battle of the Civil War.