NOTICE: The Fenton History Center is closed Feb. 7, 2026
Q1. What carbonated soft drink was originally known as “Brad’s Drink?”Q2. In 1886, what was the population of Jamestown?Q3. What was a regular Saturday potpourri
The 64th Annual Meeting of the Fenton Historical Society of Jamestown, New York was held Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Q1. What year was the trolley system converted to electricity?Q2. On what street was the Jamestown Alpaca Mills built in 1874?Q3. Who enforced the air
Q1. How did Shea’s Cleaners get its name?Q2. What was the theme song for the JHS Band in the 1985-1986 season?Q3. Who owned the Columbia
The Fenton History Center kicked off the holiday season on November 15 with its 6th Annual Fenton Holiday Craft Fair, welcoming visitors into the Fenton
Q1. What local musician played for Lucille Ball, Eddie Arnold, and Bob Hope?Q2. Who built the Moose Lodge?Q3. How many jeeps were used by the
The holiday season is upon us, and the Fenton’s gift shop is the perfect place to shop, especially for the history buffs on your list!
The Fenton’s 20th Annual Saints & Sinners Cemetery Tours were a success! This is our biggest fundraiser and event of the year. One major change
Q1. Jamestown was honored by a visit in 1976 by what youthful European monarch?Q2. What was the complaint of D.C. Breed who had the first
October 6, 2025, marks the 150th birthday of Arthur Wellington Anderson (1875- 1949), who was Jamestown’s longtime City Historian from 1922 until his death. He