German Consul General of New York David Gill spoke of growing up in East Germany and the importance of the Nuremberg Trials at the Robert H. Jackson Center last night. Gill is in Jamestown for the Center's program "Cold War Secrets Revealed," … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kristan McMahon – October 14, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon about a special event on October 21st called "Cold War Secrets Revealed." … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Hosts “Cold War Secrets Revealed” Seminar
The Robert H. Jackson Center will be hosting an educational seminar, "Cold War Secrets Revealed" on Thursday, October 21st. Center President Kristan McMahon said the public is welcome to attend the half-day seminar. She said the featured guest is … [Read more...]
Jackson Center Co-Founder to Retire from Board
JAMESTOWN - Following 20 years of leadership and service, Robert H. Jackson Center co-founder Gregory Peterson is retiring from the Robert H. Jackson Center Board of Directors, effective December 14, 2020. Mr. Peterson co-founded the Robert H. … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Book Focusing on History of Professional Baseball in Jamestown Gets an Update
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Discussion on Jamestown Baseball History Book, Oct. 3, 2020 JAMESTOWN - A book capturing the history of professional baseball in Jamestown has been updated and republished to include additional details since its first … [Read more...]
Jamestown Pride and Fenton History Center Announce “National Coming Out Day” Event
JAMESTOWN - Jamestown Pride and the Fenton History Center have announced an online event to celebrate “National Coming Out Day” on Sunday, Oct. 11. The event will feature local members of the LGBTQIA+ community sharing their stories about … [Read more...]
Jackson Center to Present Webinar Aug. 8 Commemorating Jackson at Nuremberg
JAMESTOWN - [MEDIA RELEASE] - The Robert H. Jackson Center will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the signing of the London Agreement and Charter and the establishment of the International Military Tribunal (IMT) at Nuremberg with a free global … [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...]
[LISTEN] Doors Open Jamestown is Saturday, Jan. 18
JAMESTOWN - Local residents are being invited to participate in Doors Open Jamestown on Saturday, Jan. 18. The annual event invitees area residents to visit over a dozen different places right here in our own backyard. Designed to invite area … [Read more...]
Mayor-elect Sundquist Was Reluctant to Pursue Annexation During Campaign
JAMESTOWN - The mayor-elect of Jamestown has gone on record saying the annexation of a piece city-owned property in the Town of Ellicott is not something he would immediately pursue if serving as mayor, saying he doesn't believe it would foster good … [Read more...]
