The Fenton History Center will be closed after 5 PM on Monday, May 14 and May 21.
News
Mark H. Dunkelman's New Book
- Marching with Sherman: Through Georgia and the Carolinas with the 154th New York. Learn more on its page on the Louisiana State University Press website. The book can be purchased at amazon.com.
Using City Directories in genealogy research
- April 19th, 6-7:30 PM and April 30th, 1-2:30 PM The James Prendergast Library and the Fenton History Center are teaming up to present two classes on using City Directories in genealogy research in the computer lab at the library. Karen Livsey, Fenton archivist with 40 years genealogy research experience will present the workshops. Those attending will learn not only how to use the Directories, but the many resources available at the Fenton History Center and the James Prendergast Library. Increase your results by attending a class!
I remember when...
- The Fenton's summer 2012 exhibit is "From Stage to Talkies: the history of the theater in Jamestown". If you have any images, stories or memories about any of the City's theaters, please send me an email at director@fentonhistorycenter.org or call me at 716-664-6256. Thanks you for your help!...Joni Blackman
Visit us on Facebook
- Find out about the latest on our Facebook page.
The Fenton History Center is available for small private
events including birthday parties
and wedding pictures. Please
contact us if you would like to
use our facilities.
The mission of the Fenton History Center is to provide
educational and cultural opportunities for the residents of southern Chautauqua
County and its visitors through the collection, preservation and exhibition
of artifacts and archival materials pertaining to Jamestown and southern Chautauqua
County, New York.




