Learning on Vacation

Learn the stories about veterans buried in Lake View Cemetery. Six veterans will be highlighted whose stories need to be heard. Participants will meet outside the Lake View Cemetery office on the corner of Buffalo Street and Lakeview Avenue at 10:00 a.m. The 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…

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…

Join us at 10:30 am on Saturday and Sunday mornings for a small-group guided tour behind the scenes of the Johnson Estate Gardens and Vineyards. This 45-minute walk leads you through our historic estate as you explore the grape varieties we grow and discover how the Lake Erie Region’s climate and unique geology help us craft so many award-winning wines. After your tour, you’ll be welcomed to FLIGHT, our outdoor tasting venue, for…

Tickets on Sale Now! It's not an event. It's an experience. LISTEN: Let Mandy Majtan's cello wash over you from the front porch, then follow Norm Karin's guitar into the warmth of the historic Kent Mansion. This year's headliner is Lucas West - yes, that Lucas West, from NBC's The Voice. TASTE: Sip specialty cocktails and curated wines, or reach for a craft beer from Wicked Warren's. SMELL: Follow your nose to a Chef Action Station by Studio…

As September brings us the absolute best of harvest season at Johnson Estate, join us for an unforgettable culinary experience high above the vineyards. We will celebrate our Nation’s 250th with Dinner on the Ridge, an exclusive, multi-course dinner hosted right here at the Estate, featuring breathtaking, panoramic sunset views over Lake Erie. With seating strictly limited to just 45 guests, this intimate evening is a true celebration of…

Beginning Genealogy, Part III — Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Held in the dining room of the Gov. Reuben Fenton Mansion, 67 Washington Ave., Jamestown, NY. Registration: $5 members / $10 non-members. Call 716-664-6256 to register.