Where can I learn about the history of Jamestown, NY?
Explore the history of Jamestown, NY at the Fenton History Center.
- The Fenton History Center is located in the historic Fenton Mansion at 67 Washington St., Jamestown.
- The museum operates in the family home of Reuben E. Fenton -- a U.S. Congressman, New York State Governor and U.S. Senator.
- The Fenton History Center holds numerous permanent exhibits, including:
- Made in Jamestown: How Furniture Built a City
- Interactive History of Jamestown, New York
- Jamestown, New York: Industrialization
- Lucille Ball: Not the Girl Next Door
- Intersections: The Underground Railroad in Chautauqua County
- Plus many others
- Adjacent to the Fenton History Center, the Hall House includes a research center, library and archives.