Plans are taking shape for local participation in this statewide observation of the founding of our country. Chautauqua County Historian, Norman Carlson, will give the
The Fenton History Center and Research Center will be closed to visitors from March 1 – 16. We will only be open for the Canteen
Arthur Wellington Anderson was Jamestown’s City Historian from the 1920s through the 1940s. This man’s past is shrouded in mystery, having arrived in Jamestown in
John Henry Mann of Stow was the first Chautauqua County resident to be killed in action during World War II when he was stationed at
Author and Rails to Trails supporter Wendy Lewellen will tell some of the stories about the namesakes and trailblazers along the trail. The 2025 Fenton
Join us for Joseph Ellicott, A Historical Portrayal, where Dennis Upton brings this influential yet often-overlooked figure to life. As the chief surveyor and land
Randy Elf will talk about constitutional issues facing the Supreme Court concerning the First Amendment. The 2025 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features both morning
Local historian and author Vincent Martonis will talk about the pottery and potters of Chautauqua County in the 19th Century. He has written two books
Vets Finding Vets will have a Patriotic Bingo Fundraiser on Saturday, February 15 at 2 p.m. at the Fluvanna Fire Hall. The fundraiser supports veterans
On March 12, 2024, the Fenton History Center will present a Celtic music program. The Wee Pipes of the 96th will play traditional Celtic music
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