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January 1, 2010 marked 200 years of Prescott's rich history, culture and acheivement.  Throughout 2010, Prescott will host a variety of events to suit people of all ages, and all different interests. Interested in a listing of Prescott's Bicentennial events?  Rather than reviewing by month, scroll down to review a comprehensive listing of all Prescott 2010 events.  Do not be a bystander of Prescott's rich history, take the driver's seat and "Come Make History!"  Congratulations Prescott on Celebrating your 200th anniversary!!!
* For additional event details, please refer to our 2010 Calendar where comprehensive details are provided.

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Wiser Cup Challenge
When: January 22-23, 2010 at 6:30pm on Friday, and 8am start on Saturday.
Where: Prescott Curling Club
439 Henry Street West
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Neil Dufour
613-925-4659
jeaneil@sympatico.ca
prescott.ovca.com/index.htm
Grenville County Historical Society 50th Anniversary Celebration
When: January 30, 2010 at 1-3pm
Where: Grenville County Historical Society
500 Railway Ave.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Prescott Patty
When: January 31, 2010 at TBD
Where: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 97
141 Henry St. E
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Steve Lear
613-925-2752
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Heritage Day
When: February 13, 2010 at 10am-4pm
Where: Grenville County Historical Society
500 Railway Ave.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Fraser and Ann Carr
613-925-4930
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Prescott's Valentine Weekend
When: February 13, 2010 at 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: Town of Prescott
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Karen Chick
613-925-5888
kchickbia@gmail.com
Girl Guides 100th Anniversary
When: February 15, 2010 at 6:45pm
Where: Prescott Cenotaph
VanKoughnet St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Betty Ring
613-925-2748
* Join us in singing "O Canada"
* Free hot chocolate will be served
Valentine Dinner: A Fundraiser for the Shakespeare Festival
When: February 20, 2010 at 6pm
Where: Prescott Golf Club
900 Boundary St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival Box Office
613-925-5788
www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca
* Tickets are $60/person ($25 tax receipt provided)
Legion Speech Competition
When: February 27, 2010 at 10am
Where: Prescott Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 97
141 Henry St. E
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Donna Hearty
613-925-2752
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Prescott's Bicentennial O'Reilly's Independent Display
When: March 13-14, 2010 at 10am-2pm
Where: O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer
150 Prescott Centre Dr.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0


Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmai -
l.com

www.prescottbicentennial. -
ca

* Prescott's Bicentennial Committee will set up a display at O'Reilly's Independent Grocery Store where they will be selling the following:
- Bicentennial lapel pins $2/each
- Lecture Series tickets $10/lecture or $40/complete series of lectures
- 2010 Prescott Bicentennial Calendars $25/each
- Prescott Bicentennial Gala (July 3rd) tickets $50/person
- Additional Prescott Bicentennial memorabilia

* In addition, the display will provide an opportunity to pick up your 2010 Calendar of Events in order to stay informed on Prescott's upcoming Bicentennial events!
Church Service and Rebekah Jewel Presentation
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When: March 21, 2010 at Church Service 9:30am, Jewel Presentation 1:30pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and OddFellow's/Rebekah's Lodge
454 Henry St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Edith Van Dusen
613-925-2719
* Presenting members who have belonged to the Prescott Rebekah's for 15-75 years of dedicated service to the Rebekahs.
* All are welcome to attend.
Midget AA/AAA Hockey Tournament
When: March 26-28, 2010 at TBD
Where: Leo Boivin Arena
444 Prince St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Easter Family Fun Fair
When: April 3, 2010 at TBD
Where: Prescott Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 97
141 Henry St. E
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Steve Lear
613-925-2752
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Bicentennial Daffodil Tea

When: April 14, 2010 at 11am-2pm
Where: Friendship Hall
454 Henry St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Edith Van Dusen
613-925-2719
* All are welcome to attend.
Opera: Tales of Hoffman
When: April 15th, 2010 at 8pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Prescott's Bicentennial O'Reilly's Independent Display
When: April 16-18, 2010 at 10am-2pm
Where: O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer
150 Prescott Centre Dr.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0


Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmai -
l.com

www.prescottbicentennial. -
ca

* Prescott's Bicentennial Committee will set up a display at O'Reilly's Independent Grocery Store where they will be selling the following:
- Bicentennial lapel pins $2/each
- Lecture Series tickets $10/lecture or $40/complete series of lectures
- 2010 Prescott Bicentennial Calendars $25/each
- Prescott Bicentennial Gala (July 3rd) tickets $50/person
- Additional Prescott Bicentennial memorabilia

* In addition, the display will provide an opportunity to pick up your 2010 Calendar of Events in order to stay informed on Prescott's upcoming Bicentennial events!
April Lecture Series
When: April 18, 2010 at 2pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
* Topic: Introduction to Prescott's heritage (Sandra Shouldice).
* Topic: United Empire Loyalists and Shadow Soldiers Book (Mark Jodoin).
South Grenville Guild of Fine Art Show and Sale
When: April 23-25, 2010 at Opening Friday, April 23rd @ 7pm
Where: Prescott Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 97
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Marilyn White
mywhite@ripnet.com
www.sggofa.ca
* Theme: Celebrating Prescott's Bicentennial
* Vernissage is set to open on Friday, April 23rd @ 7pm.
* Mayor Suzanne Dodge will be introduced by Guild President, Bob Shackles, to officially open the spring 2010's South Grenville Guild of Fine Art.
"Food For All" Food Bank Fundraiser
When: May 8, 2010 at 5:30pm. Dinner served at 6:30pm.
Where: St. Mark Parish Centre
461 Edward St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Bonnie Gommert
613-925-2444
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Famous Mothers' Monologues
When: May 9, 2010 at 2-3pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Sandra Shouldice
613-925-0489
gchs@ripnet.ca
web.ripnet.com/~gchs/
    Five influential mothers of Prescott reveal the history of our town through the accomplishments of their children.
Prescott's Bicentennial O'Reilly's Independent Display
When: May 14-16, 2010 at 10am-4pm
Where: O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer
150 Prescott Centre Dr.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0


Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmai -
l.com

www.prescottbicentennial. -
ca

* Prescott's Bicentennial Committee will set up a display at O'Reilly's Independent Grocery Store where they will be selling the following:
- Bicentennial lapel pins $2/each
- Lecture Series tickets $10/lecture or $40/complete series of lectures
- 2010 Prescott Bicentennial Calendars $25/each
- Prescott Bicentennial Gala (July 3rd) tickets $50/person
- Additional Prescott Bicentennial memorabilia

* In addition, the display will provide an opportunity to pick up your 2010 Calendar of Events in order to stay informed on Prescott's upcoming Bicentennial events!
Prescott Bicentennial Church Choir
When: May 16, 2010 at 7pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Grace Scott
613-925-3725
Fort Wellington's 2010 Opening Day
When: May 22, 2010 at 10am-5pm
Where: Fort Wellington
VanKoughnet St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Leslie MacPherson
Leslie.MacPherson@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/wellington/index.aspx
Doors Open
When: May 29, 2010 at 10-4pm
Where: Forwarders' Museum & Fort Wellington
201 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
May Lecture Series
When: May 30, 2010 at 2-4pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
* Topic: Prescott's History with the Forwarding Trade (John Reynolds).
* Topic: Battle of the Windmill (Bob Garcia).
Prescott Harbour Days
When: June 19-20, 2010
Where: Sandra S. Lawn Harbour
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Prescott's Bicentennial O'Reilly's Independent Display
When: June 25-27, 2010 at 10am-4pm
Where: O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer
150 Prescott Centre Dr.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0


Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmai -
l.com

www.prescottbicentennial. -
ca

* Prescott's Bicentennial Committee will set up a display at O'Reilly's Independent Grocery Store where they will be selling the following:
- Bicentennial lapel pins $2/each
- Lecture Series tickets $10/lecture or $40/complete series of lectures
- 2010 Prescott Bicentennial Calendars $25/each
- Prescott Bicentennial Gala (July 3rd) tickets $50/person
- Additional Prescott Bicentennial memorabilia

* In addition, the display will provide an opportunity to pick up your 2010 Calendar of Events in order to stay informed on Prescott's upcoming Bicentennial events!
June Lecture Series
When: June 27, 2010 at 2-4pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
* Topic: Prescott's History with the Brewing Industry (Donna Warner).
Fort Wellington Guided Tours
When: Saturday and Sundays Throughout July and August at 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Fort Wellington
VanKoughnet St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Leslie MacPherson
613-925-2896
Leslie.MacPherson@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/wellington/index.aspx
Canada Day Parade: Prescott Youth of Yesterday and Today
When: July 1, 2010 at 10am
Where: Downtown Prescott
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Fort Wellington Canada Day Events
When: July 1, 2010 at Noon
Where: Fort Wellington
VanKoughnet St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Leslie MacPherson
613-925-2896
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Prescott Bicentennial Gala
When: July 3, 2010 at 6pm
Where: South Grenville District High School
1000 Edward Street North
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Vintage Car Show
When: July 4, 2010 at 10am
Where: Fort Wellington Grounds
VanKoughnet St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Mike Baril
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Opening Evening of the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival 2010 Season
When: July 10, 2010 at 7pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
Kinsmen Amphitheatre, Sandra S. Lawn Harbour
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival Box Office
613-925-5788
www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca
2010 Season will include Trouble on Dibble Street, adapted from Shakespeare's Merry Wives of Windsor.  The writer, John Lazarus, has set the play in Prescott in 1910 to accompany Prescott's ongoing 2010 Bicentennial celebrations.  As well, the St. Lawrence Shakespeare cast and crew will be performing the age old classic, Macbeth.

*Evening performances begin at 7pm.
* Matinee performances begin at 2pm.
* Performances are specified either matinee/evening when two performances are scheduled on the same date.
* Sunday Series performances begin at 2pm.

2010 Trouble on Dibble Street Performances:
July 9, 10, 15, 17 (matinee), 21, 23, 24 (matinee), 27, 29, 31 (evening).
August 4, 6, 7 (matinee), 10, 12, 14 (evening).

2010 Macbeth Performances:
July 13, 14, 16, 17 (evening), 20, 22, 24 (evening), 28, 30, 31 (matinee).
August 3, 5, 7 (evening), 11, 13, 14 (matinee).

Sunday Series Performances:
- July 18, 2010- "m"
- July 25, 2010- Bain and Bernard
- August 1, 2010- Revelers Showcase
- August 8, 2010- Sonnet and Song
Re-Dedication of the Jessup Steps
When: July 11, 2010 at 11 am
Where: Sandy Hill Cemetary
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Gary Jessup
613-925-2353
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
 
Summer Concert Series
When: July 11, 2010 at 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
191 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Norm Fortier
613-925-3272
* Featuring: MC Entertainment
* Conductor: Moe Lemeiux
July Lecture Series
When: July 11, 2010 at 2-4pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Shaun Kelly
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
* Topic: Fort Wellington's Involvement in the War of 1812 (Paul Fortier).
First Day of Fort Kids' Program
The 2009 Fort Kids gathered around the cannon, showing of their 19th century clothing.
The 2009 Fort Kids gathered around the cannon, showing of their 19th century clothing.

When: July 13, 2010 at 10:30- 3:30pm
Where: Fort Wellington
VanKoughnet St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Leslie MacPherson
613-925-2896
Leslie.MacPherson@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/wellington/index.aspx
* The Fort Wellington Kids' Program will take place on Tuesdays from July 13th-August 17th, 2010 from 10:30am- 3:30pm.  Children will participate in activities related to Prescott's history.  Themed days include Pirates Day, Soldier's Day, Cooking Day, etc.
* Admission: $12/child per day.
Fort Wellington Cannonade
When: July 14-16, 2010 at TBD
Where: Prescott Waterfront
Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Shadows of the Fort Theatre and Candlelit Tour
An evening camp fire at Fort Wellington, 2009.
An evening camp fire at Fort Wellington, 2009.

When: Thursdays, July 17-August, 26, 2010 at 8pm
Where: Fort Wellington
VanKoughnet St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Leslie MacPherson
613-925-2896
Leslie.MacPherson@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/wellington/index.aspx
Summer Concert Series
When: July 18, 2010 at 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
191 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Norm Fortier
613-925-3272
* Featuring: Seaway Winds
* Conductor: Barb Hunter
Summer Concert Series
When: July 25, 2010 at 7pm-8:30pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
191 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Norm Fortier
613-925-3272
* Featuring: Marlboreens
* Conductor: Dave Verstrepen
Summer Concert Series
When: August 1, 2010 at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
191 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Norm Fortier
613-925-3272
* Featuring: Shout Sisters Choir
* Conductor: Nancy Greig
Loyalist Days
When: August 6-8, 2010
Where: Fort Wellington
VanKoughnet St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Leslie MacPherson
613-925-2896
Leslie.MacPherson@pc.gc.ca
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/wellington/index.aspx
Summer Concert Series
When: August 8, 2010 at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
191 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Norm Fortier
613-925-3272
* Featuring: Tom Wilson Country Music
* Conductor: Tom Wilson
Shakespeare Festival Closing Performance
When: August 14, 2010 at 7pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
191 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival Box Office
613-925-5788
www.stlawrenceshakespeare.ca/home.aspx
August Lecture Series
When: August 15, 2010 at 2-4pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
* Topic: Railroads and Changing Transportation.
* Speaker: Bill Boulton.
Prescott Golf Tournament
When: August 15, 2010 at TBD
Where: Prescott Golf Club
900 Boundary St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
Summer Concert Series
When: August 15, 2010 at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
191 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Norm Fortier
613-925-3272
* Featuring: Kathy Wiltsie and Friends
* Conductor: Kathy Wiltsie
Summer Concert Series
When: August 22, 2010 at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
191 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Norm Fortier
613-925-3272
* Featuring: Jennifer Brant and The Mustangs
* Conductor: Jennifer Brant
Summer Concert Series
When: August 29, 2010 at 6:30pm-8:00pm
Where: Kinsmen Amphitheatre
191 Water St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Norm Fortier
613-925-3272
* Featuring: Running Kind
* Conductors: Gary & Nicky Code
Canada 55+ Lacrosse Game
When: August 29, 2010 at TBD
Where: Fort Wellington
VanKoughnet St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
September Lecture Series
When: September 19, 2010 at 2-4pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
* Topic: The St. Lawrence River and The War of 1812.
* Speaker: Victor Suthren.
Prescott Historical Society House Tour
When: September 25, 2010 at 11am-4pm
Where: Various historical homes within Prescott
500 Railway Ave.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Valerie Schulz
613-925-0489
gchs@ripnet.ca
web.ripnet.com/~gchs/
History of Prescott Odd Fellows
When: October 12, 2010 at 9am-Noon
Where: "Friendship Hall"
454 Henry
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Howie Countryman
Industry Days
When: October 14-17, 2010 at TBD
Where: TBD
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Scott Hubbard
October Lecture Series
When: October 17, 2010 at 2pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
* Topic: Love and Lust in the British Army
* Speaker: Robert Henderson
String Quartet: Le Quatuor Sonora
When: October 22, 2010 at 8pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact:
613-925-3725
Santa Claus Parade
When: November 19, 2010 at 7pm
Where: Prescott Main Streets
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Hailey McLean
613-925-1861
prescottbicentennial@gmail.com
www.prescottbicentennial.ca
New Year's Eve/Bicentennial Closing Event
When: Decemeber 31, 2010 at Noon
Where: Red George Public House
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact: Scott Hubbard
Four Hand Piano: Philip Chiu and Janelle Fung
When: December 3, 2010 at 8pm
Where: St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
425 Centre St.
Prescott, ON
Canada
K0E 1T0
Contact:
613-925-3725