Join the Fenton History Center
The Fenton Historical Society of Jamestown, N. Y. better known as The Fenton History Center, operates in the beautiful Italian villa-style mansion built for New York State Governor Reuben E. Fenton (1819-1885) in 1863. Reuben Eaton Fenton was one of a class of developers and entrepreneurs, newly affluent in the mid-nineteenth century. After securing his fortune in lumbering and financial investments early in life, Fenton spent most of his adult years in political office. Moving from Town Supervisor to U.S. Congressman to Governor of New York and U.S. Senator, Reuben Fenton became one of the most famous citizens in the history of Chautauqua County.
All members receive these basic annual benefits:
- Unlimited complimentary admission
- Unlimited access to museum library
- Museum gift shop discount
- Members only e-mail updates
- Subscription to quarterly museum newsletter
Student $15
Receives basic benefitsSenior $30
Receives basic benefits PLUS two one-time guest passes, reduced fee for Fenton programs, collectible membership card and special giftEducator $30
Receives Senior benefits PLUS access to educator area onlineIndividual $40
Receives Educator benefits PLUS complimentary admission to one Fenton Institute EventFamily $60
Receives Individual benefits PLUS unlimited complimentary admission for two adults plus childrenSupporting $100
Receives Family benefits PLUS membership in Genealogy Support Group and limited edition FHC posterFriend of Fenton $250
Receives Supporting benefits PLUS four one-time guest passes and two special giftsSenator's Circle $500
Receives Friend of Fenton benefits PLUS six one-time guest passes, lunch with Executive Director or genealogy expert and a behind the scenes tour of Fenton History Center for four peopleGovernor's Circle $1,000
Receives Senator Circle benefits PLUS tea party for you and 9 closest friendsToday, the Fenton History Center provides a rich resource for:
Education - to facilitate over 10,000 student visits, provide
speakers for many community
groups and create new after school programming and adult education such as the Fenton Institute.
Museum - to research, build, and install at least 3 exhibitions
per year, to continue to collect and preserve the permanent collection, and to maintain our largest artifact - the Governor's
1863 mansion.
Facility - to support operations of the 12,000 sq. ft. Mansion and 4,350 sq. ft. off-site storage and the newly acquired Forest Avenue property.
Special Gift for NEW Members
Join and receive with your new membership your choice of a premium gift & a $5 discount to the Fenton Annual Dinner Gala.
At the Senior (65+), Individual or Educator membership level:
Receive (1) Fenton History Center Key ChainAt the Family membership level:
Receive (1) Fenton History Center tote bagAt the Supporting membership level:
Receive (1) Fenton History Center tote bag OR (1) pair of tickets for a cruise on the Chautauqua Belle (Chautauqua Belle tickets in limited supply.)At the Friend of Fenton and above membership levels (pick two):
(1) Fenton History Center key chain(1)Fenton History Center tote bag
(1) pair of tickets for a cruise on the Chautauqua Belle Steamboat (Chautauqua Belle tickets in limited supply.)
To enroll or renew please either:
download the membership form
(and mail to the address below)
OR
send name, address and telephone number along with your check to:
Fenton History Center
67 Washington Street
Jamestown, NY 14701
OR
join or renew online at the Fenton Museum Shop
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