Town Hall: License Exhibit

Town Hall: License Exhibit

The new exhibit mounted by the Jamestown Historical Society in the mini-exhibit case in the foyer of Town Hall features licenses and license applications from the JHS collection. The earliest application, from May 24, 1760, is a handwritten application from William...
Mar. 8th  Online Event: “We Took the Ferry”

Mar. 8th Online Event: “We Took the Ferry”

Wednesday, Mar. 8, 2023, 7 pm (EST) Sign up for this FREE presentation about the once-common ferry traffic between Jamestown and Newport, R.I., by clicking below: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FreKMixSRXycKHeLOwrX3w After registering, you will receive a...
Feb. 22 Online Event: Watson Farm

Feb. 22 Online Event: Watson Farm

“Walking Hand-in-Hand with the Past at Watson Farm” Wednesday, February 22, 7 pm Sign up for this FREE presentation by Historic New England’s Jane Hennedy, by clicking below: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4cm2jmxkSq6jy_X7nrn94g After...
Mini-exhibit: Bottles

Mini-exhibit: Bottles

The new exhibit mounted by the Jamestown Historical Society in the mini-exhibit case in the foyer of Town Hall features bottles of all kinds from the JHS collection.  The oldest bottle shown is a white porcelain perfume bottle from the colonial era.  The most recent...