It is the 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote. This interesting and enlightening exhibit at our Okotoks Museum and Archives, came as a recommendation from the public.

Here is a little background on just one part of this very important piece of our Alberta history. Historically, ‘pink teas’ were held for women to strategize about the pursuit of women’s rights. Cleverly, these teas were presented as being very feminine, very pink and frilly as a safety feature. Men who opposed women's rights, were unlikely to interfere with such an over the top feminine tea, therefore allowing the women to speak freely about the suffrage movement. This safety measure, also helped the men who were sympathetic to the cause, feel better about their wives participating.

The Okotoks Museum and Archives invites you to A Pink Tea on January 23rd to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Women's right to vote in Alberta.

The 'Pink Tea' opening reception begins at 1:00pm. A special presentation is at 2:00pm.

So head on down to The Okotoks Museum and Archives and check it out! The exhibit will also celebrate the Okotoks women who have served in public office.

The knowledgeable staff there will be happy to answer your questions and provide you with so much interesting background and information on this topic.

Thank you Kathy Coutts and team for another great exhibit.

Here is a sneak peek.