Fenton History Center - Hometown History

Calendar

April 24 - Sept 30
We Made Do: the Great Depression in Chautauqua County
This exhibit will present an eye-opening perspective of the American economy and everyday life in our hometown during the 1930s and today.

July 27 - August 1
Spoon River Project
Be inspired and touched by the moving Spoon River Anthology in the beautiful setting of Lake View Cemetery. Performance and ticket information is on the FHC Spoon River web page. For more information on the project you can visit The Spoon River Project website. Support provided in part by the NYSCA Decentralization Program of Cattaraugus County.

July 26-30
Camp Brown - A Call to Arms...Life as a Civil War recruit.
Students in grades 4-7 will experience the life of a Civil War private preparing to march into history. Limited spaces, 1-4 pm each afternoon, please register early, $50 fee.

August 7
Fenton's 6th Annual Old Fashioned Day
9 am to 3 pm - Free admission to the festival and the museum. Experience our hometown's living history: try your hand at many of the "chores" our great-grandparents did everyday-for adults and children alike. Experience the "Make Do" attitude of the Great Depression. Fun, crafts & games for kids, a variety of food vendors, modern crafters, and much more!

August 16-20
History Detectives: Travel Through Time!
For students entering grades 4-7. Limited spaces, 1-4 pm each afternoon, please register early, $60 fee.

September 13
Fenton Institute
Genealogy: So You Found Your Family Member on the Internet - How Do You Know the Information is Right?
Prendergast Library, Computer Ctr. 6:30 PM
The Internet has made searching one's family seem easier, but is it? How do you know you are on the right track, how do you know it's the right John Smith? This workshop will give you some useable tools to verify your discoveries. Free elective for Individual Level memberships (or higher), $10 for members or $15 non-members.

September 25
Blue & Gray 2010 Civil War Encampment
The 9th Cavalry is returning home! The community is invited to learn more about living during the Civil War from the soldiers and family members camping at the Fenton Mansion. Donations accepted.

October 2 & 9
5th Annual "Saints and Sinners" Lake View Cemetery Tours
From 3 pm until 8 pm at Lake View Cemetery, corner of Buffalo St. and Lakeview Ave., Jamestown.
The tour will uncover some of the more than 43,000 personal stories at Jamestown's beautiful Lake View Cemetery. Guests are asked to wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather, bring a flashlight for the later tours and to be ready to learn some interesting information about Jamestown and Lake View Cemetery. Presale: $8 for adults, $2 for children& youth; at the gate $10 for adults, $3 for children and youth, and half price for Fenton History Center members. Reservations are required; please call 664-6256 to reserve your tickets and time slot. Call early as the later tours fill up fast!

October 3 & 10
Twilight Mausoleum Tours at Lake View Cemetery
Get a behind the scenes tour of a number of the elegant mausoleums in Jamestown's 1859 cemetery. Light refreshments follow the tour. 8 PM. The cost is $15/single, $25 per couple. Youth and children are $5. Reservations are required; please call 664-6256 to reserve your tickets.

November 23
31st Annual Holiday exhibit
Members Only Sneak Preview 4-7 PM. New members welcome, join and see the exhibit for FREE.

November 26
31st Annual Holiday exhibit
opens to the public- through January 15, 2011.

December 4
Fenton Family Day
Start a family tradition - bring your family for crafts, cookies and fun! Discover your past at the Fenton History Center! Children are half price!

December 11
Girls and Dolls Holiday Tea
11:00 to 12:30 PM and 1:30 to 3:00 PM. A special holiday event for young ladies, their mothers, grandmothers, aunts and friends. The event includes tea, dessert, a craft and tour of the Fenton Mansion decked out in its seasonal finery. The cost is $15 per ticket. Space is limited. Reservations are required.

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