The White Carnation and the Red: The Battle for Mother's Day, 1858-1948 In-Person
In 1914, Anna Jarvis fulfilled a promise to her mother to create an official day of honor for mothers across the world. She spent the next 24 years trying to destroy it. Local connection: Anna Jarvis lived in Philadelphia for much of her adult life, and died in West Chester, PA.
This program is for adults 18 + and will be presented by the Chester County History Center in the Community Room.
Registration is required.
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When you register for an event, we are holding a spot for you. If your schedule changes and you can’t attend, please let us know so we can open your spot to someone else.
