Robert H. Jackson Center Co-Founder Greg Peterson moderates conversation on U.S. Supreme Court Case Plessy v. Ferguson with featured panelists, Phoebe Ferguson and Keith Plessy, descendants of the original case participants. … [Read more...]
Descendants of Plessy v. Ferguson to Speak at Robert H. Jackson Center
The Robert H. Jackson Center also will celebrate Constitution Day with a program that features the descendants of the Plessy v. Ferguson Supreme Court Case. The program, "From Vs to &: A Living Legacy," will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents on the Legacy of ‘The Federal Prosecutor’ April 1
The Robert H. Jackson Center will present the legacy of “The Federal Prosecutor” on Friday, April 1 Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon said the Continuing Legal Education series will begin at 9:00 a.m., April 1. U.S. Attorney for the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Robert H. Jackson Center Honors Greg Peterson – December 16, 2021
The Robert H. Jackson Center honored Co-Founder Greg Peterson for "Founder's Day" on December 14 as part of the Center's 20th Anniversary. We'll hear speeches by board members, former Center Directors, and others as well as a commendation by Mayor … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Honors Greg Peterson for ‘Founders Day’
The Robert H. Jackson Center has honored Founder Greg Peterson for "Founder's Day" as part of the Center's 20th Anniversary. The Center held the recognition ceremony Tuesday night that included speeches by volunteers, board members, former Center … [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...]
Eleanor Roosevelt Scholar to Share Connection Between Human Rights and Harry Potter with Local Students
JAMESTOWN - A nationally recognized historian considered the foremost scholar on the political and social work of Eleanor Roosevelt is in Jamestown Thursday and Friday to participate in an event involving the Robert H. Jackson Center and several area … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Jammers Will ‘Go Dark’ in 2019 and Reorganize Under New Ownership
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Jammers collegiate league baseball team won’t be taking the field in 2019. That was the news delivered Wednesday during a press conference at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park as the owners of the collegiate team – ROC … [Read more...]
Falconer Officials Provide Update on Debris Removal from 2017 Fire
FALCONER - The effort to clean up rubble from a fire that broke out nearly a year-and-a-half ago in the village of Falconer continues to move forward and village officials are starting to consider possible development options for the vacant … [Read more...]
