Accomplishments of the Children of Peace
A close up view of the mechanical organ built in 1820 by Richard Coates and used by the Children of Peace.
The Children of Peace strived for peace and equality. They existed in a world that had great emphasis on faith and the supernatural. They operated as an independent religious organization until the end of the 19th century.
The old colourful logo used for the Music at Sharon events that ran from 1981 to 1990.
They built buildings such as the Sharon Temple which symbolized their beliefs. They were a unique religious sect. They built schools for boys and girls to provide public access to education. They organized choirs and a band of musicians in their community.
Richard Coates, the builder of the organs in the Sharon Temple and the artist of the paintings above the doors.
They commissioned organs built by Richard Coates. The barrel organ (1820) for the First Meeting House, and the keyboard organ (1845) for the Second Meeting House.
They also were a community known for its successful farming and cooperative organization. Their story began and ended in East Gwillimbury, but it helped to shape the world around them.