Local attorney, author and historian Gregory Peterson was the featured presenter during the April 2015 'Brown Bag Lunch Talk' at the Fenton History Center. Peterson shared details of the history of professional baseball in Jamestown, including … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Arts on Fire – Joni Blackman Discusses Doors Open Jamestown
Originally airing Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. An interview with Joni Blackman, executive director of the Fenton History Center, discussing Doors Open Jamestown 2015. The promotional day is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 17 with 15 different … [Read more...]
Attractors Prepare for Doors Open Jamestown on Jan. 17
JAMESTOWN - An annual event designed to promote various attractions and destinations throughout the Jamestown area is less than a week away. Doors Open Jamestown 2015 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Jan. 17 with 15 different participants. … [Read more...]
Doors Open Jamestown Returns on Saturday, January 17
JAMESTOWN - Doors Open Jamestown returns in 2 weeks! Join us on Jan. 17 and celebrate a day that features FREE admission at a variety of local attractions. Participating venues for this year include: Busti Grist Mill; Chautauqua Sports Hall of … [Read more...]
Local Author Releases book on Jamestown Architecture
JAMESTOWN - There’s a new book focusing on local history and architecture in Jamestown. Local resident Peter Lombardi has published his first book, “Jamestown, NY A Guide to the City." The book focuses on architecture in Jamestown. Lombardi, who … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown Lets Community Learn More About Local Attractions
JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again in 2014. The date has been set for Saturday, January 18. According to Joni Blackman of the Fenton History Center, Doors Open is designed to give area residents a look into our … [Read more...]
Doors Open Jamestown is Jan. 18
JAMESTOWN - The very popular Doors Open Jamestown will be back again in 2014. The date has been set for Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014. Doors Open is designed to give area residents a look into our local attractions, with free admission for the day to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fenton Hosts Lunchtime Lecture at Noon Today
JAMESTOWN - The Fenton History Center’s next lunchtime lecture will be at noon on Wednesday. Trustee Tom Greer, M.D. - who is leading the Walnut Grove Archaeology Project on the Fenton Park property outside the Fenton Mansion - will present and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fenton Hosts Walking Tour on Saturday
JAMESTOWN - The Fenton Historical Society's first summer walking tour of Jamestown this year is of the “old Northside” of Jamestown, now our greater downtown. From Fourth St. to the Chadakoin River, attendees will learn about the people and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Prendergast Donates Shelves to Fenton History Center
JAMESTOWN -- Two local non-profit organizations cooperated recently to remove unneeded shelving from one and install it at the other to equip space for a new purpose. The Fenton History Center recently acquired shelving for its Hall House Research … [Read more...]
