A Mother’s Love on Mother’s Day

Though times change, one thing remains constant: the bond between mothers and their children. From farm fields to riverbanks, from school events to Sunday dinners, Middlesex County has been shaped by the strength, love, resilience, and contributions of its mothers. Today we celebrate the women who nurtured generations and kept our community rooted in compassion. Happy Mother's Day to our Middlesex moms, and thank you for all you do! 

Pictured below are images of mothers throughout the decades. You’ll notice differences in clothing and locations, but the essence of motherhood is very much still present. We also have a very special submission from one of our museum volunteers, Kathy, who is pictured with FOUR generations of Middlesex women: Fannie Purkins Woodward, Bettie Woodward James, Betsy James Simmons, and Kathy Simmons Page from 1963 at historic Walboro. 

Drop a photo in the comments of you and your mom, your kids with you, or a throwback image of your mother to continue the celebration and enjoy some precious memories of motherhood together!