Fenton History Center - Then & Now Photographs

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 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)

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 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 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 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

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 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

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.