I had some time to kill before an appointment in Ottawa late Friday night so I headed to Parliament Hill to wander and take some photos.
This particular group of statutes of the Famous Five Canadian women was my favourite place.
When women were campaigning for the right to vote in the early 1900s, their suffrage meetings were frequently disrupted by angry opponents. Many women were forbidden by their husbands and fathers to attend these meetings, and others simply did not have the confidence to do so because of the strong, chaotic opposition.
Pink Teas were developed as a subversive way for women to gather and discuss various issues of importance, including suffrage. Only women were invited, and frilly decorations and many pink doilies and ribbons festooned the tea tables. If opposition appeared, the organizer would simply change the subject.
@bkbinthecity
So sorry it took so long to get back to you ... been really hectic around here.
This is located on the Major's Hill Park part of Parliament Hill - fairly close to the statute of Queen Elizabeth on her favourite horse. (the horse was a gift to her from us and happens to be one of the horses bred at the RCMP stable where they breed the horses used in the Musical Ride).
I do miss Alberta but love going to Ottawa for the history and photo opportunities.
August 23rd, 2017
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So sorry it took so long to get back to you ... been really hectic around here.
This is located on the Major's Hill Park part of Parliament Hill - fairly close to the statute of Queen Elizabeth on her favourite horse. (the horse was a gift to her from us and happens to be one of the horses bred at the RCMP stable where they breed the horses used in the Musical Ride).
I do miss Alberta but love going to Ottawa for the history and photo opportunities.