JAMESTOWN - The Robert H. Jackson Center will host the world premiere of the documentary, “Liberty Under Law: The Robert H. Jackson Story” at 7 p.m. on Monday May 4. The film chronicles the life of Robert H. Jackson, from country lawyer to … [Read more...]
Event Commemorating Robert H. Jackson Highlights Lt. Governor’s Visit to Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul will be in Jamestown Thursday, marking her first visit to the south county since being elected as the state’s number two executive two last November. Hochul’s visit to the city is largely connected to the 75th … [Read more...]
Officials Dedicate Airport as Greater Chautauqua Airport Robert H. Jackson Field
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown has a new name. On Saturday local officials held a ceremony at the airport to recognize its new name as the The Greater Chautauqua Airport Robert H. Jackson Field. The airport is named for … [Read more...]
Yale University Professor to Deliver Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture Monday at Chautauqua
CHAUTAUQUA - Chautauqua Institution’s 10th annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States will be delivered by Akhil Reed Amar, Sterling Professor of Law and Political Science at Yale University, Monday at 4 p.m. at the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jennifer Champ Discusses Mary Willlard Exhibit
Originally airing Thursday, June 5, 2014. Jennifer Champ from the Robert H. Jackson Center talks with WRFA's Jason Sample about the next exhibit "Say, I Taught Thee: The Life of Mary Willard." Mary R. Willard touched minds as well as spirits, and … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Airport in Jamestown to Honor Robert H. Jackson
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be meeting this week in Mayville and while the biggest issues will be the sale of the Chautauqua County Home and a new contract for Sheriff Deputies, there will also be a resolution on the table that … [Read more...]
Latest Historical Markers in Jamestown Honor Robert H. Jackson
JAMESTOWN - The New York State Historic Marker program has recognized two more locations in downtown. According to the Robert H. Jackson Center, the Jamestown Fenton Building at 2 East Second Street and the Hotel Jamestown both recently … [Read more...]
Several Local Officials Attend Official Naming Ceremony of Jackson Federal Courthouse
BUFFALO - A Chautauqua County country lawyer who ascended all the way to a seat on the Supreme Court has received would could be his most important recognition to date. On Monday, more than 200 guests – including representatives of the federal and … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Federal Court Building Dedication Ceremony is Today
BUFFALO - A Supreme Court Justice who grew up in Chautauqua County and got his start right here in Jamestown will be recognized in Buffalo during a special ceremony later today. The United States Courthouse in Buffalo will officially be named in … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: Jackson Birthday Event is Wednesday Night
WARREN - Today is the birthday of Robert H. Jackson and to celebrate the Robert H. Jackson Center will honor his enduring legacy at an annual tonight at the Warren County Courthouse. Born in Spring Creek Township, Robert H. Jackson will be … [Read more...]
