In celebration of Easter, many residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake would send homemade greeting cards to their friends and family. This Easter card is a painting of a sweet pea that the artist, Amelia McFarland (nee Keefer, 1818-1899), created for her friend Augusta Wilson. Amelia was the wife of John McFarland III (1812-1857) and her family lived in the Township of Niagara-on-the-Lake. She was an accomplished painter in watercolours and oils, which you can see clearly see here. Her artwork may inspire us all to attempt our own homemade greeting cards this holiday. Nothing is more meaningful than a personal gesture from the heart. Happy Easter from the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum!