Thursday, January 28, 2021

'Quakers' arriving from the hard-hit Niagara region, the Minors helped establish the Society of Friends settlement in Sparta, Ontario in the early 1800's, in an attempt to avoid the War of 1812.

The atmosphere of the place I found to be remarkable, a profound feeling of peace.

'Quaker Meeting House'     oil on linen-wrapped board, approx 8" x 7"  

(Hung at the Port Stanley Emporium Nov 13, 2020)