“The Fenton History Center has been presenting historic walking tours since the 1980s,” said Director Joni Blackman. “We continue to offer substantial historic walking tours most Saturdays this summer.”

The first tour this year, presented by volunteer Cindy Dustin, is this upcoming Saturday, May 31, at 10 a.m. beginning at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 508 Cherry St. Parking is available along Cherry Street between Fourth and Fifth streets (no meters on Saturdays) or in the Prendergast Library lot. Those attending will meet at the main door of the church on Cherry Street. The cornerstone for the stone church was laid on July 22, 1894, with construction of the edifice put at $70,000. The church and the adjacent rectory were dedicated on June 17, 1900.

Emmanuel Temple Church at 1015 N. Main St. will be the second stop. Parking is available on the odd sides of both North Main Street and 14th Street. This church was originally Grace Chapel, part of the First Presbyterian Church. It was sold in 1903 and became Grace Evangelical United Brethren Church. Emmanuel Temple originated at 801 Washington Street, and it has been at its current location since 1987.

The third stop will be Christ First United Methodist Church at 663 Lakeview Ave.. The church has a large parking lot behind it at the corner of Buffalo Street and Prendergast Avenue. This church was erected in 1959 to replace the old First Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown. Its name was changed to Christ First United Methodist when the Christ Methodist Church (Italian) and Epworth United Methodist (Swedish Methodist) merged in 1996.

Christ First United Methodist Church is pictured.

The other tours for the season are Jamestown’s Industrial Past, Jamestown’s Southside, a Military Tour of Lake View Cemetery, Pillars of the Community in Lake View Cemetery, a visit to the Jamestown Trolley project, and Jamestown’s Hidden Alleys.

“All of the tours are open to everyone, and you will surely find something interesting. They are held rain or shine, please come join us, ” said Ms. Blackman.

The cost is $8 for Fenton History Center members and $12 for non-members. Register online at FentonHistoryCenter.org/historic tours, by telephone at 716-664-6256 or in person at the museum.

Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Jamestown is among the churches included on a walking tour hosted by the Fenton History Center on Saturday.