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...]
MORNING NEWS: Doors Open Jamestown is This Weekend
JAMESTOWN - It’s promising to be a busy day in downtown Jamestown tomorrow with the annual Doors Open Jamestown event. The Jamestown Committee of the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce will once again present Doors Open Jamestown, a free day at … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fenton Holiday Exhibit Opens Today
JAMESTOWN - The Fenton History Center’s 33rd annual holiday exhibit, “Dear Santa,” opens Friday November 23. But a sneak preview of the exhibit for Fenton History Center members and new members is today from 4 to 7 p.m. The exhibit highlights the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Public Hearing on 2013 City Budget is Tonight
JAMESTOWN - Area residents wishing to comment on Jamestown Mayor Sam Teresi’s proposed city budget for 2013 can do so tonight. A public hearing for the $33,452,000 tentative spending plan - which contains a $390,000 increase in spending compared to … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fenton to Host History Walk on Saturday, Sept. 15
JAMESTOWN - Learn about the original industry in Jamestown on The Fenton History Center’s walking tour. The tour is this Saturday, September 15 at 1 PM starting at the Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, NY. The tour is about the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fenton Walking Tour Continues Saturday on Jamestown Southside
JAMESTOWN - The Fenton History Center will be holding the Southside neighborhood walking tour this Saturday, August 25. Residents are invited to explore the beauty and majesty of an era gone by in the south side neighborhoods near Forest Ave. and … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fenton Walking Tours Continue this Weekend
JAMESTOWN - Learn about the original industry in Jamestown on The Fenton History Center’s walking tour. The tour is this Saturday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. starting at the Fenton History Center, 67 Washington St., Jamestown, NY. The tour is about the … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: War of 1812 Focus of Brown Bag Luncheon at Fenton
The next Brown Bag Lunchtime Lecture series from the Fenton History Center will take place at noon today (Wednesday, Aug. 8). The topic of the lecture will be the War of 1812, with local re-enactor Steve Johnson hand to discuss the major causes of … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Fenton Walking Tours Continue Saturday
The Fenton History Center is offering a variety of walking tours this summer. The next tour is of the “old Northside” of Jamestown, now our greater downtown. From 4th St. to the Chadakoin, learn about the people and businesses that thrived here from … [Read more...]
