Calendar

  • May 19 through September 29

    Jamestown's Top Ten What are the ten artifacts in the Fenton collections that best represent Jamestown's past? The summer exhibit will feature large and small items that tell a big story.

  • Starting May 25

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Beginning the last Saturday in May through the last Saturday in September the Fenton will lead a series of rotating walking tours. The first tour is the Downtown (Old Northside area). More info...

  • June 1

    Archaeology in conjunction with SUNY Buffalo, a survey of the grounds kicks off its second summer. Talks, demonstrations, displays and the official ground breaking.

  • June 1

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Lakeview Avenue Tour. More info...

  • June 8

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Industrial Tour. More info...

  • June 12

    Brown Bag Lecture Series Come hear about an important part of Jamestown's history during the lunch hour. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month April through October at the Fenton Mansion. June's topic: Jamestown's Trolleys by Bob Johnston

  • June 15

    Finding Jamestown
    Up for an adventure? Grab your friends for a 2 hour smart phone scavenger hunt of Jamestown's history. Teams of up to four follow the clues pointing them in the direction of famous and well-known landmarks of Jamestown's past. Entry fee includes eats at the post-hunt party, prize package give-aways and lots of fun! The event begins at 1 PM, the party starts 2 hours from the starting shot. Call 716-664-6256 to save your spot. $25 per person ($20 for members)

  • June 22

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Southside Tour. More info...

  • June 29

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Alleyways Tour. More info...

  • July 6

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Downtown Tour. More info...

  • July 10

    Brown Bag Lecture Series Come hear about an important part of Jamestown's history during the lunch hour. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month April through October at the Fenton Mansion. July's topic: The Walnut Grove Archaeology Project by Tom Greer

  • July 13

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Lakeview Avenue Tour. More info...

  • July 15-19

    Camp Brown
    Recruits will gain hands-on experience as Union soldier trainees while learning about the infantry, artillery, medical corps, and other Union army units. Camp Brown is open to students who have completed 4th through 7th grades.

  • July 20

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Industrial Tour. More info...

  • July 27

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Southside Tour. More info...

  • July 30-August 1

    Junior History Detectives Camp
    For students entering grades 1-3. The camp will focus on archaeology and introduce the students to the Fenton History Center dig happening this summer.

  • August 3

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Alleyways Tour. More info...

  • August 10

    Fenton's Old Fashion Day 10 AM to 5 PM
    Free admission to the festival and the museum. Experience our hometown's living history to life. Many crafts & games for kids, a variety of food vendors, modern crafters, and much more!

  • August 12-16

    History Detective Summer Camp
    Students will have the opportunity to visit a real archaeological dig in the Fenton History Center's backyard! The Archaeology Camp is open to students who have completed 4th through 7th grades.

  • August 14

    Brown Bag Lecture Series Come hear about an important part of Jamestown's history during the lunch hour. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month April through October at the Fenton Mansion. August's topic: Jamestown's School System by Pam Brown

  • August 17

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Downtown Tour. More info...

  • August 24

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Lakeview Avenue Tour. More info...

  • August 31

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Industrial Tour. More info...

  • September 7

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Southside Tour. More info...

  • September 11

    Brown Bag Lecture Series Come hear about an important part of Jamestown's history during the lunch hour. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month April through October at the Fenton Mansion. September's topic: Dairies in Jamestown by Sam Genco

  • September 14

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Alleyways Tour. More info...

  • September 21

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Downtown Tour. More info...

  • September 21-22

    Blue and Gray 2012
    Members of the 9th Cavalry NY volunteers and the 155th NY Volunteers will be encamped at the Fenton Mansion and welcoming the community to learn about the life and times of the Union soldier. Sat 9-4, Sun 9-1

  • September 28

    Walking tours of Jamestown
    Lakeview Avenue Tour. More info...

  • October 5 & 12

    8th Annual "Saints and Sinners" Lake View Cemetery Tours
    From 3 PM until 8 PM stepping off throughout the day and evening. At historic Lake View Cemetery, corner of Buffalo St. and Lakeview Ave., Jamestown. Horse drawn carriage and walking tours available. The tour will uncover some of the more than 43,000 personal stories at Jamestown's beautiful Lake View Cemetery. Be ready to learn some interesting information about Jamestown and Lake View Cemetery. Presale: $10 for adults, $2 for children & youth; half price for Fenton History Center members. Carriage rides: $15 all seats Reservations are required; please call 664-6256 to reserve your tickets and time slot. Call early as the later tours fill up fast!

  • October 9

    Brown Bag Lecture Series Come hear about an important part of Jamestown's history during the lunch hour. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month April through October at the Fenton Mansion. October's topic: TBA

  • October 13

    Mausoleum Tours and More at Lake View Cemetery
    A guided behind-the-scenes tour of a number of the elegant mausoleums and gravesites in Jamestown's 1859 cemetery. Costumed actors tell the family stories. Light refreshments follow the tour. 8 PM The cost is $20 for potential members, $15 for members. Youth and children are $5. Reservations are requested; please call 664-6256 to reserve your tickets.

  • November 26

    34th Annual Holiday exhibit Sneak Preview
    Members Only Sneak Preview 4-7 PM. New members welcome, join and see the exhibit for FREE.

  • November 29 - January 18, 2014

    34th Annual Holiday exhibit
    open to public

 

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Walking Tours

Beginning the last Saturday in May and through the last Saturday in September, the Fenton will lead a series of four rotating walking tours.

The first tour is Jamestown's Early Industry. Other tours offered are Jamestown's Lakeview Avenue, the Old Northside (our current Downtown area), and Jamestown's Southside.

The Industry, Northside and Southside tours meet at the Fenton History Center at 12:45 PM on the Saturday of the tour. The Lakeview Avenue tour meets at the corner of Buffalo Street and Lakeview Avenue by the cemetery office.

Tours begin at 1 PM and last approximately two hours. Cost is $10 for potential members, $5 for members.

Appropriate clothing and footwear are required. Participants should be able to walk for the full 2 hours.

Walking Tour Calendar

5/26, 6/23, 7/21 sorry! cancelled, 8/18, 9/15 --- Tour Jamestown: the Industrial Tour

The Chadakoin River and the railroad made Jamestown an industrial powerhouse. Walk along the river in the downtown area and learn about the four major industries of the Gilded Age in Jamestown; textiles, wood furniture, metal products and photographic paper. Old industry sites along the river, The Broadhead Mill building and parts of Brooklyn Square, are all part of the walk. Participants should be able to walk for 2 hours, wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. Led by Fenton History Center Trustees. Tour will start at the Fenton History Center.

6/2, 7/28, 8/25, 9/22 --- Tour Jamestown: A walking tour of the Southside

Jamestown's southside has always been a mix of industry and residential neighborhoods. Why? Learn about the businesses, factories and families that thrived in the southside neighborhood of Forest Ave. to Newland Ave. Two of Jamestown's oldest homes are on the tour. Participants should be able to walk for 2 hours, wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. Led by Fenton History Center Trustees. Tour will start at the Fenton History Center.

6/9, 7/14, 8/4, 9/1, 9/29 --- Tour Jamestown: A walking tour of the downtown area, the old Northside.

A walking tour of the old Northside of Jamestown, now our greater downtown. From 4th St. to the Chadokoin, learn about the people and businesses that thrived here from the early 1800s to the 1950s. Participants should be able to walk for 2 hours, wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing. Led by Fenton History Center Trustees or Museum Teachers. Tour will start at the Fenton History Center.

6/16, 7/7, 9/8 --- Tour Jamestown: A walking tour of the Lakeview Avenue neighborhood

What was life like during the heyday of the "most beautiful street in Jamestown"? Learn about the upper class families that lived on the street, the changes over the years and what makes it the stately streetscape it is today. Tour will start at Lake View Cemetery, corner Lakeview and Buffalo St. Led by Fenton Trustees and volunteers.

For more information call the Fenton History Center at (716) 664-6256.