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250th anniversary of Newark, Del.
Newark, about two hours northeast of Washington, was perhaps the 13 Colonies' original party town. The city was chartered by George II in 1758 and the same year received a license to hold semiannual fairs. Granted, they were for agricultural purposes, but they set the scene for a partying tradition that University of Delaware students continue to carry on just fine.
Events are going on all year, but the biggest will be during the week of the anniversary (starting April 13). The city will host a parade, an arts festival and a gala.
More info: 302-366-7000,http:/
100th anniversary of Mother's Day in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia.
Anna Jarvis thought her mother was a pretty righteous babe. She wanted to honor the Civil War-era activist by creating a memorial day for women, so in 1908 she organized a celebration in her church in Grafton, about 230 miles west of Washington and a half-hour south of Morgantown, W.Va. It caught on -- so much so that nine years after Mother's Day took off, Jarvis opposed it, supposedly saying it had become too commercial. In 2008, moms get their day on May 11; Grafton is home to the International Mother's Day Shrine, which will mark the anniversary.
Philadelphia claims Mother's Day as its own because Jarvis lived there when she brainstormed the idea. (She later moved to Grafton.) The city is planning festivities as well, though no events have been finalized.
More info: In Grafton, 304-265-1589,http:/
75th anniversary of Virginia Historic Garden Week.
Flowers now are dormant in the gardens across Virginia. But in spring they'll be wide awake, ready to be primped and trimmed like show dogs. During Historic Garden Week (April 19-27), more than 250 homes will invite visitors to wander manicured lawns and neatly groomed walkways of formal cottage, herb, water and secret gardens.
The week includes more than three dozen organized tours of private estates, plantations and historical sites. Complete schedules are expected to be posted on the official Web site in January. Tickets will cost $10 to $35 per event.
More info: 804-644-7776,http:/
