06/19/2026
Happy Fun Fact Friday, neighbors! With Father's Day right around the corner, we took a look back at how this special day actually started.
Did you know that the very first statewide celebration of Father's Day took place on June 19, 1910? 🗓️
The holiday was entirely inspired by a woman named Sonora Smart Dodd from Washington. She was raised by a dedicated Civil War veteran and single father, William Jackson Smart. While listening to a Mother's Day sermon in 1909, Sonora felt that fathers deserved the exact same recognition and love. Thanks to her hard work and petitioning, her home state celebrated the very first Father's Day the following year!
It took a few more decades to become an official national holiday, but it all started with one daughter's appreciation for her father's strength and devotion.
👇 We love a story about honoring our elders! How is your family planning to celebrate the special fathers in your life this weekend?