Philadelphia, PA, United States
Mother's Day. Founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia. First officially observed in 1908, it honored motherhood & family life at a time of rising feminist activism. An early supporter was John Wanamaker, whose store stood opposite. Mother's Day was given federal recognition, 1914.
Listen to the audio guide for John Wanamaker blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off