Fenton History Center

Fenton History Center The Fenton History Center is Jamestown and Southern Chautauqua County's history headquarters! Visit the 1863 Italianate Villa home of Reuben E.
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Southern Chautauqua County's history lives at the Fenton History Center. Fenton, 22nd New York State Governor and our Research Center located in the historical Hall House, built in 1846.

Grateful for the time Senator George Borrello spent with us yesterday! It’s always a joy to share all of what we do with...
08/11/2026

Grateful for the time Senator George Borrello spent with us yesterday! It’s always a joy to share all of what we do with others!

Last chance to sign up for our final Summer Professional Development Day for area educators this Thursday 8/13 from 9a-4...
08/11/2026

Last chance to sign up for our final Summer Professional Development Day for area educators this Thursday 8/13 from 9a-4p!

Due to special access to documents and artifacts in our research library, we limit the spots that are available!

Email [email protected] to secure your spot! We can’t wait to see you there!




08/11/2026

How did your shape up??

We spent ours discovering more details about this stunning bridal corset made in nearby Ripley, NY by the Hypatia Foundation Garments Company.

A special thanks to our phenomenal volunteer textiles experts for finding and sharing this gorgeous garment with us!




08/10/2026

Our friends at Historical Aviation Society may be living history now, but what about the real men who flew the B-17 Flying Fortress in combat during WWII??

We get to hear their stories this Saturday at the Robert H. Jackson Center at 7pm through the documentary film “10 Good Men”

Huge thanks to Robert H. Jackson Center for helping us host, and to TJ3 History for sharing this powerful work with us and our community!

Tickets are on sale at FentonHistoryCenter.org/10GoodMen and we can’t wait to see you there!




Have you signed up for our city walking tours this summer?!There’s still time to reserve your spot for tomorrow’s Lucy D...
08/07/2026

Have you signed up for our city walking tours this summer?!

There’s still time to reserve your spot for tomorrow’s Lucy Downtown tour with Joni Blackman (beginning at the Fenton Museum) OR the Churches tour with Cindy Dustin (beginning at Joy Fellowship Church on 7th street).

Both tours begin at 10am sharp! Tickets are available at FentonHistoryCenter.org/walkingtours

Vets Finding Vets at Fenton History Center has shared this post!On this Purple Heart Day, especially during the 250 Anni...
08/07/2026

Vets Finding Vets at Fenton History Center has shared this post!
On this Purple Heart Day, especially during the 250 Anniversary of America, let us give respect, honor, and thanks for all of those service members who died from their wounds and those who have borne the scars through all of the 250 years. If you know someone personally, they might appreciate a hug!

08/06/2026

Days like these remind us all that even the biggest and brightest shining stars can come from humble beginnings!

As we celebrate our beloved Lucy today, August 6th, let us all celebrate all she stands for - not only humor, grace, and grandeur, but smalltown roots, love of family, and support of others around her in every way!

Be sure to continue the celebration all weekend long through the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, visits to our Fenton History Center as well as the Lucy/Desi Museum and National Comedy Center, and our Lucy Downtown Walking tour this Saturday 8/8/26 at 10am with Director Joni Blackman.

We hope to see you there! Happy Birthday, Lucy! ❤️





08/04/2026

Anyone who has driven Prendergast Ave has likely marveled at the massive stained glass window or caught themselves staring up to the bell tower’s peak.

The stunning First Presbyterian Church in Jamestown, NY celebrates its 100th year open in 2026, with today falling on the 101st anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone.

We hope you’ll celebrate with us on our summer walking tour this coming Saturday 8/8/26 to learn about not only this, but two of the city’s other iconic churches.

Tickets are on sale at FentonHistoryCenter.org. You won’t want to miss this, or any of our other fascinating Historic Walking Tours this season!




08/02/2026

⏰ Tomorrow's the day!

Join us for the Second Annual CHQ History Expo beginning with our Opening Ceremony at 10 AM.

🎤 Four featured speakers
🏛️ Dozens of exhibits
🐴 Horse-drawn carriage rides
🎶 Live music
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids' activities
🍴 Food available during lunch

📍 2 Academy St., Mayville
🕙 10 AM–4 PM

Additional parking is available at the Chautauqua County Courthouse.

🌐 CHQHistoryExpo.com

Address

67 Washington Street
Jamestown, NY
14701

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+17166646256

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