A Tribute to Mother’s Day across the Years
By Melissa Berry on May 12, 2023
In this article for Mother’s Day this Sunday, Melissa Davenport Berry searches old newspapers to discover some past celebrations of Mother’s Day... (Read More)
Tag: Mothers Day
A Brunch for Mom on Mother’s Day!
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 11, 2023
In this article, in celebration of Mother’s Day this Sunday, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers for recipes to make a special brunch for mom... (Read More)
This Day in History: Mother’s Day Became a U.S. Holiday
By Tony Pettinato on May 9, 2023
An article about President Woodrow Wilson signing a proclamation on 9 May 1914, establishing the second Sunday in May as “Mother’s Day” in the U.S... (Read More)
Genealogy Tip: What to Ask Mom on Mother’s Day
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 10, 2019
In this article, to help celebrate Mother’s Day, Gena Philibert-Ortega provides a list of family history questions to ask Mom on her special day... (Read More)
Finding Mom This Mother’s Day
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 11, 2018
In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega celebrates Mother’s Day by providing three tips for researching your mom’s life in old newspapers... (Read More)
Mother’s Day Memorials
By Gena Philibert-Ortega on May 10, 2016
In this blog article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows a source of family history for genealogists: Mother’s Day memorial notices printed in old newspapers... (Read More)
Anna Jarvis Worked Hard to Make Mother’s Day a National Holiday
By Duncan Kuehn on May 7, 2015
In this article, Duncan Kuehn searches old newspapers to learn about Anna Jarvis’s hard work getting Mother’s Day established as a national holiday... (Read More)
