2015 Donations & Acquisitions

2015 Donations & Acquisitions

  Register for the Bay View Hotel, 1911-1916 Model of the Beavertail Lighthouse T-shirt for Island Rubbish Service. These are just three of 16 items shown in our JHS exhibit case at the Jamestown Library. Please stop by the library and take a look at these items....
Great Swamp Fight of 1675

Great Swamp Fight of 1675

CANCELLED!!! Sorry for any inconvenience. The Jamestown Historical Society has begun an effort to connect its members with nearby events of historical interest, such as talks, exhibitions, or activities.  The society will coordinate a car pool for those wishing...
Gifts for the Holidays

Gifts for the Holidays

The Jamestown Historical Society publishes a variety of books and DVDs that would be just the perfect gift for a family member or friend who grew up or lives in Jamestown. We have books about the Jamestown Ferries, the History of our Island, Legendary Locals, and the...
matchbooks

matchbooks

The exhibit committee, which is now under the direction of Suzi Andrews, has installed our newest exhibit in the society’s case in the foyer of the Jamestown Philomenian Library.  This exhibit takes us back to the days when everyone – or almost everyone – smoked...
Decals and Bumper Stickers

Decals and Bumper Stickers

Stickers and decals have long been used to convey messages or support for ideas or organizations. During this upcoming presidential election year you may see a variety of stickers around Jamestown. Local stickers and decals from our past, chosen from our collection,...