Preserving the Past, Embracing the Future.....

Surrounded by historic landmarks, rolling hills, Tygart Lake and River.  Grafton naturally blends a rich history with a properous new and exciting future.
Past Award Winner
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"Birthplace of Mother's Day"
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Offical Site of the City of Grafton
Chartered March 15, 1856 in the Commonwealth of Virginia
Grafton has the longest on-going Memorial Day Observance in the country.  We have had a parade every year since 1867.
The City where Mother's Day began
Gov. Joe Manchin III presents a proclamation honoring the 100th Anniversary of the first Mother's Day Observance to officials of the City of Grafton, Delegate Jeff Tansill, members of the International Mother's Day Shrine and Anna Jarvis Birthplace
Scenes from the
Spirit of Grafton
Mountain Stage set to visit Grafton