NOTICE: The Fenton History Center is closed Feb. 7, 2026
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
Q1. How many people died in the Gokey fire in 1910?Q2. Who was the first Albanian family to settle in Jamestown?Q3. Who was the first
The Fenton History Center is proud to share updates on our ongoing efforts to improve and maintain our facilities and collections. Storage issues are a
The 63rd Annual Meeting of the Fenton Historical Society of Jamestown, New York was held Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Q1. What year was the first policewoman on the job?Q2. What New York City parade did the JHS band march in, in 1984?Q3. What was
Q1. Name a radio personality who has a “cup of happiness.”Q2. What type of trees used to line Washington Street?Q3. What newspaper was first issued