NOTICE: The Fenton History Center is closed Feb. 7, 2026
Our family recently suffered the unexpected loss of a much-loved family member. Our friends and acquaintances had to make a decision whether to visit the
At the time of this writing, I am preparing for a role in the 20th Annual Saints & Sinners fundraiser. It started simply enough: “Tom,
Two Georges died in Brooklyn Square and their sacrifices are memorialized. Younger viewers may not “know” Brooklyn Square, but it was a distinct business
For some, it seems like only yesterday that the tornado struck along the Chadakoin River valley. Nope, that’s not very true. The tornado struck on
Let’s face it: not everyone is altruistic. Not even those of us who strive to be unselfish can always succeed. Most of our members share
At our recent Annual Meeting, I joked that I didn’t see the bus coming, when I found myself elected President of the Fenton Historical Society.
The darkest day in the history of the Jamestown Fire Department occurred on June 18, 1934. The Richfield Oil Company fire claimed three civilians and
My apologies to Bob Dylan for co-opting his lyrics to suit my personal preference. I believe that everyone should have a cemetery marker to show
I’m a Facebook devotee, spending way too much time on the site. I’ve also studied a fair amount of Jamestown history, so I can frequently
I’ve always worn many hats, figuratively, but seldom wear a hat, literally. Among my several interests, most are related to cataloging things. For example, I