Learning on Vacation

An ever-popular guided bus tour of Lucy’s hometown, our “Lucy Town Tours”, with a friendly and knowledgeable step-on guide, will take you to places of significance to Lucille Ball in Jamestown, NY and nearby Celoron. You will see the house that she was born in, the house where she grew up, and much more. Approx. Duration 1hr 45min. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 at 10:30AM, 1:00PM & 3:30PM. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026 at 10:00AM,…

Step into a special Archives Experience celebrating the 70th anniversary of Forever, Darling and its unforgettable hometown premiere in Jamestown. This intimate presentation includes a unique opportunity to meet a special guest who was involved in the 1956 premiere festivities firsthand, as well as access to rarely seen archival objects, photographs, and ephemera connected to this extraordinary moment when thousands lined the streets to welcome…

Robert P. George is McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence and director of the James Madison program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University. Currently, he also chairs the New Jersey Advisory Committee of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. George is general editor of New Forum Books, a Princeton University Press series of interdisciplinary works in law, culture and politics. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations…

Join us August 7 at noon, at the Jackson Center and online, for "Women, Genocide, and The Media: Lessons Learned Since Nuremberg," a panel exploring the gendered impact of atrocity and the media's role in addressing it, featuring Fay Parris, Henriette Mutegwaraba, and Dr. Yael Danieli. The impact of genocide on women and girls is catastrophic. Survivors of sexual violence endure unimaginable physical, mental health, and socio-economic challenges,…

Get an inside scoop on what it’s like within the hallowed halls of 30 Rock at Saturday Night Live. Learn more about the rigorous weekly schedule, taking a sketch from paper to production, and how the show has changed over its nearly 50 year run.

Join Kelly Carlin-McCall: author, Emmy Award winning producer, founder of Humans on the Verge and daughter of legendary comedian George Carlin for a behind-the-scenes look at the George Carlin exhibit where she'll be sharing some of her favorite moments of what it was like growing up with a comedic icon.

Let's face it - everybody farts, poops, and pees. And just about everybody finds these acts funny (at least to some degree). Join a museum educator and engage with all things scatological humor by discussing the history, creation, and reception of some of the most well-known scatological jokes.

Why does the rule of law matter, and when is it most at risk?Drawing on Robert H. Jackson’s pivotal role in confronting fascism and shaping international justice, this lecture explores how legal integrity sustains democracy, public trust, and freedom. From unchecked power to authoritarianism, the program examines why the rule of law is fragile in times of crisis, and what protects society when it is challenged. This lecture is part of our…

An ever-popular guided bus tour of Lucy’s hometown, our “Lucy Town Tours”, with a friendly and knowledgeable step-on guide, will take you to places of significance to Lucille Ball in Jamestown, NY and nearby Celoron. You will see the house that she was born in, the house where she grew up, and much more. Approx. Duration 1hr 45min. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 at 10:30AM, 1:00PM & 3:30PM. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026 at 10:00AM,…