On August 13, 2025, the Fenton History Center hosted a lecture by Vice President Janet Wahlberg as part of its annual lecture series. Speaking in
When we have a Quilts of Valor Presentation, the veterans and the audience are always mesmerized by the stunning artistry, colors and patterns with which
Q1. How many championships did the JHS varsity basketball team win in 1948-49?Q2. Who is “Jamestown’s First Lady” of music?Q3. What is the area of
Josephine Fenton Gifford, daughter of Governor Reuben Fenton, was a leading humanitarian in the Jamestown community, instrumental in the founding of WCA Hospital, the Red
Since its incorporation as a village in 1827 and later as a city in 1886, Jamestown has always been home to a Black community. With
September is the calm before the whirlwind of the 20th Saints and Sinners Cemetery Tours and the long running Mausoleum Tours. These fundraisers have become
No, it’s not a fossil. It is about 14” at its’ widest point. If you tap the turtles head with your foot, the shell opens
Q1. What year was Lucille Ball born?Q2. What was the name of the production staged at Municipal Stadium for the Sesquincennial?Q3. What was the former
As part of the Fenton’s historic tours series, participants enjoyed an opportunity on Saturday, July 19, 2025, to step inside Jamestown Street Railway Trolley Car
And A History of An Organization Newsletter This month marks the fifth anniversary of the Fenton History Center’s official newsletter, the Walnut Grove Press. Before