Mother's Day

Anna Jarvis originated Mother's Day when, on May 12, 1907, she held a memorial service at her late mother's church in Grafton, West Virginia. Her mother had organized women's groups to promote friendship and health.

Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May, and it is the day Americans celebrate their military.Armed Forces Day was created on August 31, 1949, by then-Secretary of Defense, Louis Johnson, to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The event s......More

Armed Forces Day is celebrated on the third Saturday in May, and it is the day Americans celebrate their military.Armed Forces Day was created on August 31, 1949, by then-Secretary of Defense, Louis Johnson, to replace separate Army, Navy and Air Force Days. The event stemmed from the Armed Forces' unification under one Department of Defense by then-President Harry S. Truman when he signed the National Security Act into law on July 26, 1947.

May 23, 1788 - South Carolina became a state!

Settled by the English in 1670, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution on May 23, 1788.

June is National PTSD Awareness Month

Father's Day

Father's Day is a holiday for honouring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society.

First Day of Summer

First Day of Summer

July is National Park & Recreation Month

July is National Park & Recreation MonthEach year since 1985, Americans have celebrated National Park and Recreation Month during the month of July to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the quality of life for, and contribut......More

July is National Park & Recreation MonthEach year since 1985, Americans have celebrated National Park and Recreation Month during the month of July to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the quality of life for, and contributing to the physical, economic and environmental well-being of communities.

Independence Day Holiday

August is National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness MonthNational Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Use these resources to assist you in communicating to healthcare profess......More

August is National Immunization Awareness MonthNational Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Use these resources to assist you in communicating to healthcare professionals, parents, and patients about immunization during August and throughout the year.

Holiday - Labor Day

Labor Day is a national holiday in the U.S. On Labor Day we remember the work of those in the labor movement who fought hard for workers' rights. We also celebrate the essential role workers play in America's growth and development&mdash recognition some fought tireless......More

Labor Day is a national holiday in the U.S. On Labor Day we remember the work of those in the labor movement who fought hard for workers' rights. We also celebrate the essential role workers play in America's growth and development&mdash recognition some fought tirelessly for.On June 28 1894 President Grover Cleveland signed an act making Labor Day a legal holiday in the District of Columbia and the territories.

National Food Safety Education Month

September is National Food Safety Education Month, an ideal opportunity to raise awareness about safe and healthy food practices that can help prevent food poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a number of useful resources, in......More

September is National Food Safety Education Month, an ideal opportunity to raise awareness about safe and healthy food practices that can help prevent food poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released a number of useful resources, including a new infographic, social media messaging, graphics, and more that health departments and other food safety professionals can use to educate the public and community partners on ways to limit foodborne illness.