On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the Fenton held a book signing event with author Kameron Brooks, who wrote 90 Minutes Over Cambodia recounting his experiences
On May 6, 2024, the Fenton Time Capsule was officially closed. This project began last year prior to the 60th anniversary of the Fenton History
Q1. After Reuben Fenton retired from public office, what was his occupation?Q2. What was the first steamboat on Chautauqua Lake?Q3. What was the first president
Our first Lecture Series of 2024 began on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 9, with Arthur Pearson, CEO of Roger Tory Peterson Institute, talking about
Q1. Jamestown schools were the first in the state to teach what 2 subjects?Q2. What deli on King St. was known for its subs?Q3. What
The Patriotic Bingo Fundraiser for our Soldier’s Friend Scholarship (SFS) was February 17, and was held during the afternoon this time. We were very blessed!A
We had another great trivia fundraising event at Shawbucks this year! This event began in 2017, and we have been holding it every February. We
Q1. Who won a contest to name the ‘Jaguars’?Q2. What Hall of Fame bowler won the Ten Pin Classic in 1956?Q3. What was the former
On Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the 62nd Annual Meeting of the Fenton Historical Society of Jamestown, New York, Inc.
The next phase of the transformation of the museum’s gift shop has been completed. We had new shelving installed, including a slatwall for the wall,
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