Canada Day 2012?
I spent Canada Day (July 1st) on the grounds of the Sharon National Historic Site and Museum here in East Gwillimbury. The weather was perfect! The above photo is of local actors who this summer are presenting an interactive play about the beginnings and demise of the Children of Peace, plain folk of former Quakers.
Sharon Temple
Not really a temple, but a meeting place for the Children of Peace who believed in peace, equality and social justice .
Dress code 2012?
Many were dressed in red and white, the colours of the Canadian flag.
Proud to be Canadian
Good old-fashioned fun
Which key will unlock the Blue Jays tickets?
The War of 2012 - tug of war, that is
YAY, CAKE! A great way to end the celebration
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Looks like a great day! Love that little guy in the hat. It's almost as big as he is. :)
ReplyDeleteSad to say, but I didn't know of the Sharon Temple, so I googled it to get more info. Thanks! A great post!
ReplyDeletei like that cake and the tug of war i ave not seen in many years. i love seeing people dressed in period dress, that first photo could have been taken 100 years ago, except of course in sepia with a big flash
ReplyDeleteI like the cleverly created Canadian flag cake. Celebrating our hope for a peaceful world is great. This is the first I’ve heard of the Children of Peace, however. They seem like a complicated organization and I’m delighted we are preserving those memories from the past. The tug-of-war game looks like a riot. And the tiny tot T-shirt is adorable. :)
ReplyDeletethat little t-shirt is adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy National celebration! o, what a cake! and the baby is so cute with that "1st Canada day"!
ReplyDeleteObviously it was a big hit and a fine day. Love the photos of the little children!
ReplyDeleteLooks so festive & fun - and a beautiful day to boot! I love all the festive red and didn't know about the Sharon Historic Site, so cool!
ReplyDeleteThe cupcakes and cake not only look tasty, but a pretty clever looking flag. It looks like a good time was had by all.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great day, great shots!!
ReplyDeleteGreat day of celebrating.
ReplyDeleteGreat celebration of reds and whites. That is a great idea for a cake.
ReplyDeleteI love Canada Day, am tearing up...
ReplyDeleteI stayed home, had friends in for brunch, watched the soccer! Love that cake!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great celebration!! Glad to see Sharon is still well looked after. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteHappy Canada Day. Fun festive shots.
ReplyDeleteHappy Canada Day! Looks like a lot of fun and the perfect way to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a grand time. Love that hat!
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone had fun celebrating Canada day.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great way to celebrate Canada Day. I love the 2012 dress code.
ReplyDeleteA fun celebration for Canada Day. I love the shot of the little one with the shirt he first Canada Day. Very cute. Thanks for sharing your world, have a great day!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pics of Canada Day! Love those happy children.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, happy Canada Day and such delightful captures for the day, EG! I, too, love those happy children!! Great to celebrate all of our countries history!! Hope you have a lovely week!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
Believing in peace, equality and social justice? No wonder the weirdos died out!
ReplyDeleteCAKE!
ReplyDeleteI remember visiting Sharon temple when I was young - I grew up on a farm between Queensville & Keswick. I found your blog while looking for Girl Guide info and happened upon your May 2011 post with the mural. I'm going to follow your blog now - thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if you found a great place for celebrating Canada Day. Not only does this museum look interesting, it looks like there was a lot of fun activities as well.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an enjoyable holiday!
ReplyDeleteHow great is that cake flag? Wow! What a lovely patriotic day for all concerned.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great day out. I love historical places - and cake!
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful world!
looks like fun for all.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful captures of life and moments.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Canada Day!
Absolutely wonderful photographs! "Peace, equality and social justice" - noble ideals for sure. A fun-filled post with lots of food for thought too.
ReplyDeleteI missed another Canada Day celebration. Looked like yours was a ton of fun!
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