January 31: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.February 1: 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.Discover the 72-year struggle that finally won half of America's citizens a voice in their own government, through the campaign of one young activist dedicated to women's suffrage.In the early 1900s, Jessie follows in the footsteps of decades of women before her to […]
We are pleased to announce that the next Turner Lecture Series program will be Feb. 6, 2024 at 6:30 at the Robert H. Jackson Center and feature Kristan McMahon, President of the Center. She is celebrating her 5th anniversary as the Center’s leader and will reflect on its legacy and future plans. Please join us […]
Our Jackson Day in Warren County celebration will be Wednesday, February 21 with keynote speaker Elizabeth Hirz, the first woman to serve as District Attorney in Erie County, Pennsylvania. She […]
March 6: 10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.March 7: 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.How do we ensure equal rights for all citizens?Discover the struggle and sacrifice for Black civil rights, through the efforts of a young African American activist coming of age during the civil rights movement.In the 1960s, Raymond and Ruby risk their […]
St. Luke’s theatre group, the Winged Ox Players, present the one-woman play, “My Name is Rachel Corrie” at the Robert H. Jackson Center's Cappa Theatre this Friday. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds from the performance will go to Gaza relief through the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. […]
March 20: 10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m. March 21: 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. What does it mean to start a new life in a new country? Discover the journey from steerage to Ellis Island to the sweatshops of New York City, through the experiences of one young Irish immigrant forced to seek a new American life […]
April 10: 10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m., 7-8 p.m. April 11: 9-10 a.m., 1-2 p.m. What’s the meaning of loyalty?Understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent Japanese Americans during World War II, through the experiences of one young incarcerated citizen. In 1941, Emiko is an ordinary American teenager whose life is […]
A dramatic recitation of one of Walt Whitman’s famous poems, “When Lilacs Last In The Dooryard Bloom’d” will be held Saturday, the anniversary of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The […]
May 9: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.May 10: 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.What does it mean to survive?Bear witness to the world of Anne Frank and other young people living through the Holocaust, from the point of view of Anne Frank's "best friend."Sarah is a historically accurate composite character, based on the testimonies of those […]
Do you, or someone you know have a personal story to tell about their experience of democracy in America? Schedule your time now to share your relationship with democracy starting June 17 at the Robert H. Jackson Center. Was it the first time you voted? Or the time you marched for civil rights? Is it […]
Join us at the Robert H. Jackson Center on Sunday afternoon June 30th from 1 - 4 pm for our indoor garden party summer fundraiser. Enjoy light fare, live jazz, wine, and signature cocktails. But most importantly, come enjoy the company of fellow Jackson Center supporters! Tickets are $100 per person and support the programming […]
Chautauqua Institution and the Robert H. Jackson Center will be welcoming law professor and writer, Kate Shaw as speaker for the 20th Annual Robert H. Jackson Lecture on the Supreme Court of the United States, Monday, July 29, 2024, from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pmShaw is a constitutional, administrative and legislation law professor at the […]
