NOTICE: The Fenton History Center is closed Feb. 7, 2026
The Fenton History Center’s July lecture featured Wendy Lewellen, board member and secretary of Chautauqua Rails to Trails, who shared stories and history from her
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, the Fenton unveiled the exhibit 80th Anniversary of the 1945 Jamestown Tornado. President Tom Goodwill produced an 18-minute video that
Q1. What was the price of the Saturday matinee at the Roosevelt Theater during the 1950s?Q2. What honor was given fireman Peter Volpe?Q3. What was
On June 11, the Fenton History Center welcomed guests for a special midday program featuring a historical portrayal of Joseph Ellicott by Dennis Upton. Upton,
The Fenton History Center welcomed visitors on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for a special book signing event featuring Rod Beckerink, author of the new book
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,