WRFA will be in Bemus Point this Saturday to hear residents' first-hand accounts of our area's local history as part of the "I Remember" oral history project. The Saturday, July 16 interview sessions will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 … [Read more...]
WRFA Announces “I Remember” Oral History Project
Project will launch in June with a goal of interviewing 100 area residents JAMESTOWN, NY - Area residents who want to share their memories to help chronicle local history in Chautauqua County will get a chance to do so later this year. WRFA-LP in … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center Unveils New Interpretive Archaeology Signs
The Fenton History Center unveiled new interpretive archaeology signs on its grounds in a ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Resident Archaeologist Dr. Tom Greer said the Walnut Grove Archaeology Project at the center has been going on for ten years. … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center’s New Executive Director Leaves Position
The Fenton History Center is back to the drawing board for looking for a new Executive Director. Center Staff confirmed that Renee Freifeld, who began in the new position on January 10, 2022, has left the organization. No explanation was given for … [Read more...]
‘Christmas at Santa’s Workshop’ Holiday Exhibit Opens at Fenton History Center
The Fenton History Center's 'Christmas At Santa's Workshop' holiday exhibit has opened. Center Curator Victoria Parker said while the Fenton has a Christmas exhibit every year, they invite people to see the theme of the exhibit which changes, … [Read more...]
Fenton History Center Director Noah Goodling Stepping Down
Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling is stepping down this week. City Council member and Fenton History Center Board Member Marie Carrubba told City Council on Monday that Goodling has taken another job within Chautauqua County, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Fenton History Center – September 30, 2021
The Fenton History Center is holding its 16th Annual Saints & Sinners Tours in October. We learn more about that from Executive Director Noah Goodling and Fenton Board Member Rick Lundquist. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Noah Goodling & Marlin Casker – April 29, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Marvin Community House Consultant Marlin Casker and Fenton History Center Executive Director Noah Goodling about their joint project to bring QR-code self-guided tours to their facilities. … [Read more...]
Marvin House, Fenton History Center Launch QR-Code Self-Guided Tours
The Marvin Community House and Fenton History Center have teamed up to launch QR-code self-guided tours under the "We have a story to tell" campaign. Fenton History Center Noah Goodling said COVID made both attractions think about how to bring people … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Small Things Considered: Noah Goodling and Julia Ciesla-Hanley Discuss Protest and Pride Exhibit
WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Noah Goodling, director of Fenton History Center, and Julia Ciesla-Hanley, communications coordinator for Jamestown Pride, to share details about the upcoming exhibit at the Fenton that focuses on the history of the … [Read more...]
