Stake attention in this memory
This outdoor shot shows a bronze historical marker commemorating Chloe Cooley, an enslaved woman from Queenston. The plaque, mounted on a dark post, is predominantly brown with raised, gold-colored text and a small emblem of a crest at the top left. The text is presented in both English and French, recounting Cooley's violent seizure and forced transport across the Niagara River in March 1793. Her resistance, witnessed by Black Loyalist Peter Martin, led to Lieutenant Governor Simcoe passing legislation restricting enslavement in Upper Canada, making it a refuge for freedom seekers. The plaque recognizes her courageous actions as an example of enslaved women's resistance. The immediate background of the plaque is filled with vibrant green foliage, suggesting an outdoor, natural setting. The sunlight casts subtle shadows, indicating it's daytime. The overall tone is historical and educational, highlighting a significant event in Canadian history concerning slavery and freedom. The text “Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada” and “Commission des lieux et monuments historiques du Canada” are visible at the bottom of the plaque.
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$18.02
