Calendar

  • February 28

    History Detectives are the Fenton's young historians for grades 4-7. The students will meet 10 times a year to discover Jamestown's past stories, people and places. Cost $8/month or $60 for the year. Last Saturday of the month Jan.-July, Sept. - Nov. from 1-3 PM at the Fenton History Center.

  • April 11

    NEW! Brown Bag Lecture Series
    Noon to 1 PM. Come hear about an important part of Jamestown's history during the lunch hour. Donations encouraged, Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month April through October, at the Fenton Mansion until further notice.

  • May 19 - September 29

    "From Stage to Talkies; Theaters in Jamestown"
    Vaudeville, touring companies, talent shows, silent films and talkies - all are part of Jamestown's long history in entertainment. The exhibit features images, stories, playbills and more about the over 20 theaters in Jamestown's past.

 

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The Fenton History Center is not accepting donations of items for our collection from October 8, 2011 through February 1, 2012. We ask that you hold onto your donations until that time when we will be better equipped to accept your generous donations. If you have questions or are unable to store the artifact, please call 664-6256 and ask for Norman Carlson, Collections Manager. Thank you.

 

News

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

"Meet the Authors" reception at the Fenton history Center

  • Tuesday, November 22nd from 4-7 PM. Come meet our local history authors - over a dozen authors will be mingling and signing their books amongst the elegant holiday decorations and exhibits of the 32nd Annual Holiday exhibit, "Holiday Harmony". Refreshments, holiday music and wonderful company will be on hand. Admission is free for members and $8 for potential members. If you purchase your membership that night - your admission is free!

History Channel Gettysburg program features local soldier

  • The experiences of Sgt. Amos Humiston of the 154th New York regiment and subject of Mark Dunkleman's newest book are featured Monday, May 30, at 9 PM. More info....

Thank You!

Fenton History Center Annual Dinner

  • May 12th , 6:00 pm at the Jackson Center- Cost is $25. Sam Genco, local historian and diver, will speak about some of the foolish and occasionally deadly mistakes sailors and divers have made on our local waters. He claims to play the lead in more than one of these light-hearted true tales. RSVP by May 6th.

Fenton History Center Annual Report

  • The annual report is available online now.

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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.