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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Business Membership

The Fenton History Center has embarked on a venture to build its future while saving and sharing Jamestown, New York's past. The Business Membership program encourages business leaders, so vital to the past and future of our city, to help support their local school's field trips to the Fenton, help us keep up with repairs on the 1863 mansion and help maintain the collections for the future generations of Jamestown citizen. Businesses receive many solicitations - but this is our city, our history and our future. There are many marketing and networking benefits to becoming a Fenton Business partner. Please contact us for more information. You may also purchase a business member through our online Musuem Shop.

Business Support Levels
Business Leader $500.00
Business Sponsor $250.00
Business Partner $125.00
Business Member $75.00
The following businesses have chosen to help preserve and collect the Jamestown area's history.
Please add them to your list of preferred businesses!
Habiterra Architecture and Landscape Architecture
Jamestown Board of Public Utilities
Harrington, Sandberg Architecture and Engineering
Hartley GM Honda
Short & Smith Insurance
The Legend Group
The Lind Funeral Home
Frank A. Zimba, M.D.
Allied Alarm Services, Inc.
Jamestown Area Medical Associates
South Hills Country Club
Streetwise Creative Group
Vullo's Restaurant & Veal House
Bureau Veritas Certification
Moran's Floor Store
Stormer Mechanical Services