NOTICE: The Fenton History Center is closed Feb. 7, 2026
This month I would like to highlight the Fenton’s collection of local cookbooks. Over the years many groups, including churches, fraternal organizations, schools, PTAs, and
Have you ever wished you could remember what Jamestown looked like years ago? The Fenton History Center photograph collection allows us to take a peek
The 2022 Featured exhibit “Saint Nicholas Church: The First 100 Years” opened on June 22nd. We welcomed guests from the church congregation and community at
Happy 203rd Birthday Governor Reuben Fenton! Governor Fenton was born on July 4, 1819. This year we celebrated with a float in the Mayville 4th
Summer is always an exciting time here at the Fenton History Center. This month we are opening the 2022 Featured Exhibit, Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox
May is an exciting time at the Fenton. On May 4, we hosted an event to celebrate the 198th birthday of Mrs. Elizabeth Scudder Fenton,
Spring has finally arrived. I find spring to be a good reminder of how far we have come, and of new things on the horizon.
This month, at the urging of some of our members, I want to give everyone a peek into what we do here at the Fenton
Some exciting changes have happened at the Fenton History Center over the past few weeks. The 2021 holiday exhibit is packed away, and our volunteers
UPDATE 1/10/2022 – Doors Open has been postponed. Updated information will be posted when available. Happy New Year! Here at the Fenton, January is a