Fenton Historical Center

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Construction of Jamestown's First House
The Fenton and City of Jamestown will commemorate the event on November 18, 2010 at the cabin site, the corner of 8th St. and Jones & Gifford Ave., at 1:30 PM. The newly filled time capsule for 2060 will be buried during the event. A reception and art show opening will be held following the outdoor commemoration. More information.

31st Annual Holiday exhibit
Members Only Sneak Preview 4-7 PM. New members welcome, join and see the exhibit for FREE.

opens to the public- through January 15, 2011.

Fenton Family Day
Start a family tradition - bring your family for crafts, cookies and fun! Discover your past at the Fenton History Center! Children are half price!

Girls and Dolls Holiday Tea
1:00 to 3:00 PM. A special holiday event for young ladies, their mothers, grandmothers, aunts and friends. The event includes tea, dessert, a craft and tour of the Fenton Mansion decked out in its seasonal finery. The cost is $15 per ticket. Space is limited. Reservations are required.

2010 Saints and Sinners Lake View Cemetery Tour

A pdf guide booklet to the event is available online.

Smithsonian Museum Day is Saturday, Septmeber 25. Visitors to the Fenton can receive free admission to the museum by downloading the required ticket.

Thank you to the "20 for 200" for their generous support. See how you can get involved! You can also find out about our Spoon River Project on Facebook.

Find out about the latest on our Facebook page.

Albion Tourgée and the Fight for Civil Rights

Podcasts and videos from the October 11, 2008 program by the Chautauqua County Historical Society at the Robert H. Jackson Center are available.

FHC Taking Part In Study To Help Promote City

Jamestown Attractors Group working to Brand Jamestown

Congressman Higgins Announces $95,656 Federal Grant for the Fenton History Center

Fenton History Center receives Federal Award.

The Fenton History Center is available for small private events including birthday parties and wedding pictures. Please contact us if you would like to use our facilities.

The mission of the Fenton History Center is to provide educational and cultural opportunities for the residents of southern Chautauqua County and its visitors through the collection, preservation and exhibition of artifacts and archival materials pertaining to Jamestown and southern Chautauqua County, New York.