NOTICE: The Fenton History Center is closed Feb. 7, 2026
Most people in Jamestown today have never heard of Arthur Wellington Anderson—better known as A.W. Anderson. Yet for more than two decades, he served as
Q1. Name the first Jamestowner to reach the WNY Tennis Tournament finals?Q2. Who donated the Sheldon House to Jamestown Community College?Q3. What distributor handles St.
Vince Martonis was the first speaker of the Fenton History Center’s 2025 lecture series, which kicked off on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He spoke on
The Fenton History Center will be sponsoring a Spirit Tour at the historic and elegant Marvin House, 2 W. Fifth St, Jamestown, on Friday, May
This month marks the 250th anniversary of the outbreak of the American Revolution. On the morning of April 19, 1775, British troops marched toward Concord,
The Fenton History Center’s 2025 lecture series kicks off on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1 p.m. with Vince Martonis, speaking about 19th Century Chautauqua
Q1. In 1986, how many Pizza Huts were located in Jamestown?Q2. Where was Crescent Tool located?Q3. Who was the publisher of the Post-Journal in 1986?Q4.
On February 26, 2025, we wrapped up the 10th year of Trivia Nights, our fundraising event held at Shawbucks every February! We would like to
On February 22, 2025, the Fenton History Center welcomed author Christopher Carosa for a book signing and discussion on his latest work, History Unleashed: Lafayette’s
Eighty years ago those here on the Homefront anxiously awaited the delivery of the newspaper every day to pore over the war news. Local men