Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon will be the speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Jamestown service on Sunday. McMahon will describe “The Function of a Citizen” during her talk at 10:30 a.m. She said, “Each of us … [Read more...]
Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti To Provide Jackson Day Keynote Address
Acting U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti will provide the keynote address at the annual Jackson Day event in Warren, Pennsylvania. The Robert H. Jackson Center holds the event to celebrate Robert H. Jackson's birth on February 13, 1892, in nearby Spring … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Hosting First Amendment Day on Jan. 11
The Robert H. Jackson Center will host its inaugural 1A Day this Saturday. The event, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., will celebrate the five fundamental freedoms protected by the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Visitors can explore … [Read more...]
51 People Became U.S. Citizens at a Ceremony at the Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday
51 people became United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday morning. This is the first time the Center has held such a ceremony. The new citizens came to the U.S. from 27 countries including … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Holding Conversation on Jackson Speech – ‘The Federal Prosecutor’
The Robert H. Jackson Center will be holding a conversation on Jackson's speech "The Federal Prosecutor." The free event will take place at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24. The discussion will be led by Humanities New York Director of … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Selects Inaugural Director of Programs
The Robert H. Jackson Center has selected Elizabeth Hosier as its inaugural Director of Programs. The Director of Programs will be responsible for designing and curating educational programs, workshops, lectures, and events in alignment with the … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center To Hold Annual Jackson Day on Feb. 21
The Robert H. Jackson Center will hold its annual Jackson Day in Warren County celebration this Wednesday, February 21. The keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Hirz who is the first woman to serve as District Attorney in Erie County, Pennsylvania. … [Read more...]
2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture Will Be ‘Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy Of Justice Today’
The 2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture will be "Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy of Justice Today." The lecture will be presented by Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon. It will take place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14 in the James … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Looks To Bring On More Staff, Improve Exhibit Spaces
The Robert H. Jackson Center is focused on bringing more staff on board while improving the Center's exhibit spaces and technology in the coming year. Center Executive Director Kristan McMahon recently presented a 2022 State of the Center to … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Holding ‘Barnette at 80’ Discussion
The Robert H. Jackson Center will hold a discussion about the Supreme Court case that decided it was unconstitutional to compel school children to say the pledge of allegiance. The discussion, "Barnette at 80 & What It Means Today," with … [Read more...]
