On behalf of Prescott's Bicentennial Committee, we hope you enjoy the many pictures which document what an amazing town Prescott, Ontario truly is. In 2010, Prescott celebrates 200 years of rich history, culture and achievement. Want to be apart of Prescott's past, present and future? If so, check out "Prescott 2010 Events" and Come Make History in Prescott, Ontario! See you in 2010!
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Prescott Bicentennial Fundraiser
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2010 Olympic Torch Visits Prescott
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Prescott Bicentennial Opening Ceremonies and New Year's Levee
January 1, 2010 marked the 200th anniversary since Prescott's founding by Col. Edward Jessup in 1810. Over 200 people packed the Prescott Legion, Branch 97, for this event that launched Prescott's bicentennial celebration. The crowd included military re-enactors as well as Edward and Gary Jessup, descendants of the town's founder, Col. Edward Jessup to whom Dodge presented a framed 1810 town survey map. Happy 200th anniversary Prescott!
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2010 Wiser Cup Challenge
The Prescott Curling Club has been in its present home on Henry Street, West, since 1948, but the 'roaring game' has been a winter fixture in Prescott since the late 1800s. As a club it has been in existence since 1893 when the Prescott club received its charter as a member of the Canadian Branch of the Royal Calledonian Curling Club. The club pin, fearturing the Windmill, crossed brooms, and a curling iron, was struck in 1893 and is still used as the club's crest.
The Prescott Curling Club was presented with their current Wiser Cup, by Mr. J.P. Wiser himself, on December 25th, 1906. That same Wiser Cup is still used today in Prescott's Curling Club's annual Bonspiel.
This year's Wiser Cup Challenge took place on January 22-23, 2010 at Prescott's Culring Club's location since 1948 on Henry Street, West. Twelve teams competed in three games, to win the Prescott Cup, a.k.a. Wiser Cup.
This year's winning team consisted of Steve Summers (lead), Julie Bridger (third), Ian Bridger (skip), and Stephanie Summers (second). The team won three games, for a total of 62 points, putting them in first place.
Bonspiel organizers were especially proud of this year's Wiser Cup Challenge, seeing as it was the first event to occur within Prescott during their 2010 Bicentennial Events.
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Grenville County Historical Society Celebrates their 50th Anniversary
The Grenville County Historical Society celebrated their 50th anniversary on Saturday, January 30th at 500 Railway Ave. (the old GTR Station). The GCHS was proud to announce the launching of a new publication, "Prescott Celebrates 1810-2010", authored by one of GCHS’s own, Sandra Robertson. An impressive, 60+ people attended, along with MPP, Bob Runciman, and MP, Gord Brown. Considering Prescott's rich history, it was great to see that historical research and interest is very much still alive in our community!
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Prescott Patty
On Sunday, January 31st, 2010 the grounds of Prescott’s first Town Hall (1851) played host to a ritual now familiar to Prescottonians (and most Canadians) at this time of year. Prescott Patty made her annual appearance, albeit somewhat reluctantly at first, to declare an early spring and help Prescott celebrate its Bicentennial year. In doing so, Prescott Patty got the jump on the “boys” down the road (Wiarton Willie, Shubenacadie Sam and Balzac Billy) who traditionally don’t appear until February 2nd, once again demonstrating Prescott’s leadership and fun-loving qualities.
The snow banks behind the building that now houses the Royal Canadian Legion, Fort Wellington Branch #97, were the scene of much hilarity as a dozen or so people awaited a signal to dig through the snow and find Patty’s burrow. After some ten minutes of “posteriors in the up and prominent position” with mittened-hands sending snow flying, a cry of success came. Patty emerged from her burrow, leaving her royal blue sleeping bag behind and confirming that spring is just around the corner. For those weary of winter doldrums the news was a welcome antidote. The crowd then retired inside for – you guessed it – some insides warming Groundhog Stew and celebratory groundhog cake. Prescott Patty thoroughly enjoyed the festivities and hopes to “be awakened” next year to make yet another welcome prediction.
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Heritage Day at GCHS
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The 45th Anniversary of the Canadian Flag & the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Girl Guides
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O'Heaphy's Pub Grand Opening
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Canada Day Parade
Canada Day in 2010 was a great success for the Town of Prescott. The day started off with our Bicentennial Kids' Parade that featured over 30 entries and many children showing their Canadian spirit.
The parade started at Centennial Park and finished at Fort Wellington ahead of their annual Canada Day event.
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Canada Day at Fort Wellington
After the parade finished, Mayor Suzanne Dodge presented the parade trophies to the winners in various categories. Then it was time for the Fort Wellington staff to shine! Each year Fort Wellington hosts a full day of activities and this was the most successful Canada Day at the Fort in over a decade!
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Bicentennial Gala & Art Show
On Saturday July 3rd, 2010, the Bicentennial Committee hosted an art show and Gala at South Grenville District High School. Approximately 100 came out for a fun night of entertainment
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Rivermen of Yore
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