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...]
Jackson Day Event Features Hon. Benes Aldana in Warren
A Robert H. Jackson Day event at the Warren County Courthouse will focus on "Trust the System? Overcoming the Underminers." The Honorable Benes Z. Aldana, President of The National Judicial College, will be the keynote speaker. He will explore the … [Read more...]
City Honors 10,000 Maniacs, Join List of Prominent Jamestown Notables
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist unveiled a new sign at the city's North Main St. entrance Monday morning, honoring 10,000 Maniacs. Maniacs' members and Jamestown natives Dennis Drew, Jeff Erickson and Steven Gustafson were on hand … [Read more...]
Jackson Center Releases Statement Involving Murder of George Floyd
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center has released a statement in regards to the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis Police officer on May 25. The death sparked a series of national protests and demonstrations, some of which escalated into … [Read more...]
Eleanor Roosevelt Scholar to Share Connection Between Human Rights and Harry Potter with Local Students
JAMESTOWN - A nationally recognized historian considered the foremost scholar on the political and social work of Eleanor Roosevelt is in Jamestown Thursday and Friday to participate in an event involving the Robert H. Jackson Center and several area … [Read more...]
Jackson Center Hosts Two Public Events Tuesday and Wednesday Focusing on Historic Court Decision
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center is hosting a two-day event starting Tuesday to commemorate an historic Supreme Court decision. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette Supreme Court … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Comunity Matters – James Colby and Marion Beckerink Discuss Upcoming GreenUp Jamestown Event
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, April 5, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with James Colby (GreenUp Jamestown) and Marion Beckerink (Robert H. Jackson Center) about GreenUp Jamestown 2018, including the upcoming panel … [Read more...]