51 people became United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday morning. This is the first time the Center has held such a ceremony. The new citizens came to the U.S. from 27 countries including … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Holding Conversation on Jackson Speech – ‘The Federal Prosecutor’
The Robert H. Jackson Center will be holding a conversation on Jackson's speech "The Federal Prosecutor." The free event will take place at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24. The discussion will be led by Humanities New York Director of … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Selects Inaugural Director of Programs
The Robert H. Jackson Center has selected Elizabeth Hosier as its inaugural Director of Programs. The Director of Programs will be responsible for designing and curating educational programs, workshops, lectures, and events in alignment with the … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center To Hold Annual Jackson Day on Feb. 21
The Robert H. Jackson Center will hold its annual Jackson Day in Warren County celebration this Wednesday, February 21. The keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Hirz who is the first woman to serve as District Attorney in Erie County, Pennsylvania. … [Read more...]
2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture Will Be ‘Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy Of Justice Today’
The 2024 Murray L. Bob Lecture will be "Robert H. Jackson: His Legacy of Justice Today." The lecture will be presented by Robert H. Jackson Center president Kristan McMahon. It will take place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, December 14 in the James … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Looks To Bring On More Staff, Improve Exhibit Spaces
The Robert H. Jackson Center is focused on bringing more staff on board while improving the Center's exhibit spaces and technology in the coming year. Center Executive Director Kristan McMahon recently presented a 2022 State of the Center to … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Holding ‘Barnette at 80’ Discussion
The Robert H. Jackson Center will hold a discussion about the Supreme Court case that decided it was unconstitutional to compel school children to say the pledge of allegiance. The discussion, "Barnette at 80 & What It Means Today," with … [Read more...]
Jackson Day Event Features Hon. Benes Aldana in Warren
A Robert H. Jackson Day event at the Warren County Courthouse will focus on "Trust the System? Overcoming the Underminers." The Honorable Benes Z. Aldana, President of The National Judicial College, will be the keynote speaker. He will explore the … [Read more...]
City Honors 10,000 Maniacs, Join List of Prominent Jamestown Notables
JAMESTOWN, NY - Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist unveiled a new sign at the city's North Main St. entrance Monday morning, honoring 10,000 Maniacs. Maniacs' members and Jamestown natives Dennis Drew, Jeff Erickson and Steven Gustafson were on hand … [Read more...]
Jackson Center Releases Statement Involving Murder of George Floyd
JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center has released a statement in regards to the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis Police officer on May 25. The death sparked a series of national protests and demonstrations, some of which escalated into … [Read more...]
