I consider myself more of a researcher than a genealogist. But like most of you, I have an interest in my family history – a
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
This is the sundial located in Mrs. Fenton’s herb garden which is located a few feet from the Blue Star Mothers memorial. It was discovered
A poster, seen here, was donated by Bill Hubbard. His father, William “Bud” Hubbard was a 2nd Lieutenant at the time of the parade and
A wonderful and well-loved portion of our “Jamestown on the Homefront” Exhibit, available through February 28th, is the story of service, extreme danger, and the
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 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.
Volunteers and I have been busy taking down the “Christmas on the Homefront” exhibit this past couple of weeks. It’s always surprising how fast an
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
Eighty years ago those here on the Homefront anxiously awaited the delivery of the newspaper every day to study the war news. Maps of foreign
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