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SUMMARY:2026 Beginning Genealogy Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Join the Fenton History Center and the Genealogy Support Group for the 2026 Genealogy Workshop Series. Classes will be taught in the dining room of the Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion (67 Washington Avenue). They will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m.\, with lunch in between. \nThis year’s series will be focused on beginning genealogy. \nSat.\, May 16\, 2026 – Beginning Genealogy\, Part I \nSat.\, July 18\, 2026 – Beginning Genealogy\, Part I \nSat.\, November 7\, 2026 – Beginning Genealogy\, Part III \nAll workshops will be presented in-person. There will not be a Zoom option\, but all classes will be recorded and available to those who paid for them. \nRegistration is $5 for members or $10 for non-members. \nFor more information\, or to register please call 716-664-6256.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/2026-beginning-genealogy-workshops/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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SUMMARY:Lecture: 50th Anniversary of the King of Sweden's Visit
DESCRIPTION:King Gustaf XVI of Sweden visited Jamestown 50 years ago. Why? And where did he go? Fenton Executive Director Joni Blackman will share pictures from the day along with insights from those who were involved in the historic visit. A companion exhibit will be opened following the lecture. \nThe 2026 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features evening lectures between April and October. This event is free and open to the public. Lectures are held in the dining room at the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. They are also streamed via Facebook. Donations are appreciated to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsor: Rodgers Land Surveying
URL:https://mychq.org/event/lecture-50th-anniversary-of-the-king-of-swedens-visit/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T190000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Appreciating the Architecture of First Presbyterian Church at 100
DESCRIPTION:Constructed 100 years ago\, First Presbyterian Church of Jamestown reflects the growth and pride of a thriving community. Ralph Adams Cram\, the building’s architect\, was one of the early twentieth century’s most influential architects. He drew inspiration from his travels throughout Europe and from the Arts and Crafts Movement then becoming popular in the United States. This movement promoted the work of talented\, local craftsmen as opposed to mass production and industrialization. The church today\, as it did 100 years ago\, stands as a masterpiece of this movement and of the hopes and dreams of the community. \nDr. John Smagner\, an architectural historian who often attended the church as a child\, will engage listeners as he highlights the many details that make the church so special. With the support and commitment of the church community\, John wrote the successful nomination to place the church on the National Register of Historic Places. \nThe 2026 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features evening lectures between April and October. This event is free and open to the public. Lectures are held in the dining room at the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. They are also streamed via YouTube. Donations are appreciated to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsor: Rodgers Land Surveying.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/lecture-appreciating-the-architecture-of-first-presbyterian-church-at-100/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T120000
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SUMMARY:Historic Tours: Jamestown's Hidden Alleys
DESCRIPTION:Tucked away from view behind respectable facades\, alleys were indispensable elements in American cities during the last half of the nineteenth century. The “impolite” realities of the industrial movement were hidden from Victorian society. Jamestown had 5 alleys – what are their stories? Learn about them on the Hidden Alleys tour. \nParticipants will meet at the Fenton History Center at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can pre-register online\, at the Fenton\, or by phone at 716-664-6256. There is a limit of 20 people for each tour. \nFor the first time\, we are introducing the Full Circuit History Pass\, which provides individual access to all of the Fenton Historic Walking Tours throughout the 2026 season. Each pass is valid for one person. The cost is $50 for members and $80 for non-members. \nThank you to our sponsors: Rodgers Land Surveying\, Ahlstrom Schaeffer\, and Weber Knapp
URL:https://mychq.org/event/historic-tours-jamestowns-hidden-alleys-2/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
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SUMMARY:Historic Tours: Jamestown's Industrial Past
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the foundation of Jamestown’s industries on this walking tour. Beginning at the Fenton History Center and progressing through the pioneer period to the early 1900s\, and never leaving the area around Brooklyn Square. \nParticipants will meet at the Fenton History Center at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can pre-register online\, at the Fenton\, or by phone at 716-664-6256. There is a limit of 20 people for each tour. \nFor the first time\, we are introducing the Full Circuit History Pass\, which provides individual access to all of the Fenton Historic Walking Tours throughout the 2026 season. Each pass is valid for one person. The cost is $50 for members and $80 for non-members. \nThank you to our sponsors: Rodgers Land Surveying\, Ahlstrom Schaeffer\, and Weber Knapp
URL:https://mychq.org/event/historic-tours-jamestowns-industrial-past/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260703T180000
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SUMMARY:Scoops & Liberty: Ice Cream Social @ The Fenton
DESCRIPTION:Scoops & Liberty is an ice cream social celebrating America’s 250th birthday and the 207th birthday of Gov. Reuben E. Fenton. Join us at the Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion on Friday\, July 3\, 2026 from 6 PM to 8 PM for an evening of ice cream\, music\, speakers\, and historic fun. \nGuests are encouraged to attend in colonial costume as we gather on the eve of Independence Day to celebrate local history\, national history\, and the legacy of Jamestown’s own Reuben E. Fenton. The event is free to attend\, and donations are welcome to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/scoops-liberty-ice-cream-social-the-fenton/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food & Drink
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T210000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Four Wars\, Four Branches: The Extraordinary Service of Lloyd Peters
DESCRIPTION:Lloyd Peters was a man of many talents. From holding a private pilot license to professional firefighter and first aid instructor\, as well as a family man – his years of military service were long and varied and mysterious. Come find out what Barbara Cessna\, Fenton’s Vets Finding Vets Coordinator\, has uncovered. \nThe 2026 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features evening lectures between April and October. This event is free and open to the public. Lectures are held in the dining room at the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. They are also streamed via YouTube. Donations are appreciated to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsor: Rodgers Land Surveying.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/lecture-four-wars-four-branches-the-extraordinary-service-of-lloyd-peters/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260808T120000
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SUMMARY:Historic Tours: Lucy Downtown Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided walking tour of downtown Jamestown\, New York\, and learn about the fascinating history of this charming town as it applies to Lucille Ball. \nParticipants will meet at the Fenton History Center at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can pre-register online\, at the Fenton\, or by phone at 716-664-6256. There is a limit of 20 people for each tour. \nFor the first time\, we are introducing the Full Circuit History Pass\, which provides individual access to all of the Fenton Historic Walking Tours throughout the 2026 season. Each pass is valid for one person. The cost is $50 for members and $80 for non-members. \nThank you to our sponsors: Rodgers Land Surveying\, Ahlstrom Schaeffer\, and Weber Knapp
URL:https://mychq.org/event/historic-tours-lucy-downtown-tour/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260815T120000
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SUMMARY:Historic Tours: Jamestown's Industrial Past
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the foundation of Jamestown’s industries on this walking tour. Beginning at the Fenton History Center and progressing through the pioneer period to the early 1900s\, and never leaving the area around Brooklyn Square. \nParticipants will meet at the Fenton History Center at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can pre-register online\, at the Fenton\, or by phone at 716-664-6256. There is a limit of 20 people for each tour. \nFor the first time\, we are introducing the Full Circuit History Pass\, which provides individual access to all of the Fenton Historic Walking Tours throughout the 2026 season. Each pass is valid for one person. The cost is $50 for members and $80 for non-members. \nThank you to our sponsors: Rodgers Land Surveying\, Ahlstrom Schaeffer\, and Weber Knapp
URL:https://mychq.org/event/historic-tours-jamestowns-industrial-past-2/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260818T210000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Corry-Jamestown Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Corry-Jamestown Corp. was an office furniture manufacturing company located in Corry\, Pennsylvania. But it began in Jamestown\, New York\, and involved a number of people from around the country with connections to Jamestown and the metal furniture industry. Needing a factory building for the new company a factory was found in Corry and the company moved there in 1919 and the rest is history. Karen Livsey and Sam Genco will present. \nThe 2026 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features evening lectures between April and October. This event is free and open to the public. Lectures are held in the dining room at the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. They are also streamed via YouTube. Donations are appreciated to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsor: Rodgers Land Surveying.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/lecture-corry-jamestown-manufacturing/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000
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SUMMARY:Historic Tours: Jamestown's Hidden Alleys
DESCRIPTION:Tucked away from view behind respectable facades\, alleys were indispensable elements in American cities during the last half of the nineteenth century. The “impolite” realities of the industrial movement were hidden from Victorian society. Jamestown had 5 alleys – what are their stories? Learn about them on the Hidden Alleys tour. \nParticipants will meet at the Fenton History Center at 10:00 a.m. \nThe Fenton History Center conducts historic walking tours from June to August. The cost is $8 for members and $12 for non-members. Participants can pre-register online\, at the Fenton\, or by phone at 716-664-6256. There is a limit of 20 people for each tour. \nFor the first time\, we are introducing the Full Circuit History Pass\, which provides individual access to all of the Fenton Historic Walking Tours throughout the 2026 season. Each pass is valid for one person. The cost is $50 for members and $80 for non-members. \nThank you to our sponsors: Rodgers Land Surveying\, Ahlstrom Schaeffer\, and Weber Knapp
URL:https://mychq.org/event/historic-tours-jamestowns-hidden-alleys-3/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Tours
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T210000
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SUMMARY:Lecture: Lucille M. Wright Museum
DESCRIPTION:Wright Museum Curator Dennis Webster will give a quick\, virtual tour of some of the highlights of the Wright Air Museum\, talk about upcoming exhibits and provide some background related to the fascinating life and work of Lucile M. Wright. He’ll also recall a less than well known connection between aviation and radio broadcasting in Jamestown. \nThe 2026 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features evening lectures between April and October. This event is free and open to the public. Lectures are held in the dining room at the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. They are also streamed via YouTube. Donations are appreciated to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsor: Rodgers Land Surveying.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/lecture-lucille-m-wright-museum/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T210000
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CREATED:20260424T004849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T004849Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture: A Real Witch Hunt and Other Ghostly Delights
DESCRIPTION:A Real Witch Hunt and other Ghostly Delights is a presentation in 3 parts. Part one is the adventure of three teachers at West Valley Central School from 1979-81 who explored the legend of Sophia Disch\, the legendary Witch of West Valley. Over 3 years we researched the true story of the Disch family and why Sophia\, in life and in her afterlife was considered a witch by many of the local citizens. Part 2 is a short journey through Chautauqua County and some of the unsolved stories and legends of ghosts and spirits that have haunted our villages and towns nearby and a challenge to our audience to perhaps go on their own adventure to solve these mysteries with todays modern technology. Finally\, there will be a short discussion of the role of our modern day witches here in Western New York. (i.e. The Witchy Women of the Finger Lakes). Presented by Rick DeKay\, who is a middle school teacher. \nThe 2026 Fenton History Center Lecture Series features evening lectures between April and October. This event is free and open to the public. Lectures are held in the dining room at the Gov. Reuben Fenton mansion. They are also streamed via YouTube. Donations are appreciated to support the Fenton History Center’s mission to preserve local history and provide educational opportunities. \nThank you to our sponsor: Rodgers Land Surveying.
URL:https://mychq.org/event/lecture-a-real-witch-hunt-and-other-ghostly-delights/
LOCATION:Fenton History Center\, 67 Washington St\, Jamestown\, 14701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government & History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fenton History Center":MAILTO:info@fentonhistorycenter.org
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