NOTICE: The Fenton History Center is closed Feb. 7, 2026
THE COMING OF THE IRISH, BY DANIEL J. MOYNIHAN, JR.* We find amongst the pioneer settlers the O’Briens, Spellacys, Smiths and O’Connells, of whom we
Tis the season for high school guidance counselors to be working with the seniors to search for scholarships that can help with the staggering cost
Engage Monthly Donors. Our goal is $250 by the end of March and we current have $179.55 from 8 donors. If you can help us
The things you find when you’re looking for something else! On May 4, 1917, a son was born in Jamestown to Swedish immigrants Gust and
Since the gift shop was moved to the new entrance of the museum, there has been a large clock on the one wall of the
Please welcome Elizabeth Gabalski to the Fenton History Center staff. Liz, as she prefers, is the Education Coordinator. She hails from Frewsburg and loves local
Fenton History Center’s Vets Finding Vets Program launched a scholarship in 2022 in honor of Gov. Reuben E. Fenton (NYS National Guard in late 1830s)
If you have toured the Fenton Mansion/Museum, I’m sure you have noticed the Drawing Room which was restored closer to the Victorian features of the
Seventy years ago in early February 1956, Jamestown native and America’s favorite television star, Lucille Ball, was on her way back home with her husband,
The 64th Annual Meeting of the Fenton Historical Society of Jamestown, New York was held Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.