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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Research Request

For information about a genealogical search please see our genealogy page.

Fenton History Center has volunteer researchers who assist visitors with their research and who answer written research requests. The fee for using this service at the museum is $8.00 per day per researcher. Members use the library for free as a benefit of membership. The research fee for mail inquiries is $30.00 per item.

Guided by the information provided in the request, the volunteers will check the library book collection, family files and archival materials for additional information. Research materials outside the Fenton History Center are not consulted by the volunteers. A form to request research is provided for your convenience or a letter with information about the topic to be researched may be sent with a check to the Fenton History Center Library. We also accept credit cards over the telephone for research fees. Call us at (716) 664-6256 to take advantage of this service.

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