The Fenton History Center’s 2025 lecture series kicks off on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1 pm with Vince Martonis, speaking about 19th Century Chautauqua County potteries, his first pottery program at the Fenton since 1988. The museum is located in Jamestown, NY.
Exhibition will be on view through May 2nd. The exhibit includes seven notable pieces from the Fenton’s pottery collection.
Martonis’ presentation will include a powerpoint and he will also bring additional pieces from Mathews, Fenton & Whittemore (Mayville, Jamestown, Fluvanna), and Haven & Kenyon (Sheridan) potteries.
Martonis has written three books on the subject, and two are currently available in the Fenton store while the third is almost published.
Potters Jacob Fenton and his son William are related to Governor Reuben Fenton. Jacob had first cousin, also named Jacob Fenton, who was the great grandfather of the Governor.
The program is free and open to the public. Donations are appreciated to support the mission of the Fenton to preserve and share the history of the community.
Upcoming Events
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Wed., April 9, 2025 @ 1 PM – Lecture: Pottery of Chautauqua County
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Sat., April 12, 2025 @ 10 AM-12 PM – Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen
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Wed., April 30, 2025 @ 4-8 PM – Research Night at the Hall House
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Sat., May 3, 2025 @ 19 AM – Around Clymer – Book Signing with Rod Beckerink
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Sat., May 10, 2025 @ 10 AM-12 PM – Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen
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Wed., May 14, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – Lecture: Constitutional Issues Facing the Supreme Court
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Sat., May 24, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – Genealogy Workshop: Newspapers (moved from May 17)
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Wed., May 28, 2025 @ 4-8 PM – Research Night at the Hall House
- Sat., May 31, 2025 @ 10 AM – Historic Tours: Churches
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Sat., June 7, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – Historic Tours: Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys
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Wed., June 11, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – Lecture: Joseph Ellicott: A Historical Portrayal
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Sat., June 14, 2025 @ 10 AM-12 PM – Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen
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Sat., June 14, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – Historic Tours: Jamestown’s Industrial Past
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Sat., June 21, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – Historic Tours: Jamestown’s Southside
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Wed., June 25, 2025 @ 4-8 PM – Research Night at the Hall House
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Sat., June 28, 2025 @ 1 PM & 2:30 PM – Historic Tours: Military Tour at Lake View Cemetery
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Wed., July 9, 2025 @ 7 PM – Lecture: Rails to Trails: Namesakes and Trailblazers Along the Trail
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Sat., July 12, 2025 @ 10 AM – Vets Finding Vets Fenton Canteen
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Sat., July 12, 2025 @ 1 PM & 2:30 PM – Historic Tours: Pillars of the Community at Lake View Cemetery
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Sat., July 19, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – Historic Tours: Jamestown Trolley
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Sat., July 26, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – Historic Tours: Jamestown’s Industrial Past
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Sat., July 26, 2025 @ 10:30 AM – Genealogy Workshop: Military Research
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Wed., July 30, 2025 @ 4-8 PM – Research Night at the Hall House
The Fenton History Center is located at 67 Washington St, Jamestown, NY.
Photo of a Caleb Mathews pottery specimen from the Fenton Histroy Center.
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