Jackson Lecture on the U.S. Supreme Court

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 […]

Voices and Votes: Democracy in America

The Robert H. Jackson Center (RHJC) is proud to share the Recordings in Progress: Your Voting Story alongside the Smithsonian’s traveling exhibition of Voices and Votes: Democracy in America from September 6 to October 18. […]

Constitution Day with Dr. Karen Korematsu

Dr. Karen Korematsu will be the featured speaker at the Robert H. Jackson Center for Constitution Day observances in the Carl Cappa Theatre, 10 a.m. on September 17. Korematsu is the Founder and President of the Fred T. Korematsu Institute and the daughter of the late civil rights icon, Fred Korematsu. This year marks the 80th anniversary […]

OurStoryBridge – Share Your Voting Story with Us!

We are asking the public to share short stories about their relationship with democracy in a recording studio set up in the Center’s library. The RHJC is proud of its long tradition of recording oral histories, this represents the first time we are collecting stories from the public at-large. To schedule a time to record […]

A Jacksonian Perspective: The Federal Prosecutor

The Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E 4th ST, Jamestown, NY, United States

Join us for an open and thought-provoking Community Conversation at the Robert H. Jackson Center September 24, 5:00 p.m. In an era where headlines scream of weaponized justice or slow-moving […]

Korematsu v. United States at 80: Reenactment and Re-litigation

The George Washington University Law School Jack Morton Auditorium 800 21st NW, Washington, DC

The Robert H. Jackson Center and George Washington University School of Law present two mock oral arguments featuring leading judges and lawyers: a reenactment of October 1944 U.S. Supreme Court […]

Flag Raising and Haudenosaunee Cultural Fair

The public is invited to a flag raising ceremony and cultural fair to start our observance of Native American Heritage Month and honoring the rich culture of the Haudenosaunee at […]

Community Event – She Sings: A Soaring Musical

The Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E 4th ST, Jamestown, NY, United States

Experience an unforgettable evening as Rebecca Magnuson takes the stage at the Robert H. Jackson Center. This acclaimed singer-songwriter, composer, and playwright will perform She Sings®: A Soaring Musical, a […]

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Founders Day

The Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E 4th ST, Jamestown, NY, United States

You are invited for an evening of fun and fellowship. Every year we gather to celebrate those with the vision to create a lasting center of learning about the life […]

Accountability During Conflict: Understanding ICC Arrest Warrants

Join us for a virtual event December 19 discussing the ICC issuance of arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Mohammed Deif of Hamas. Scholars of international affairs, Jennifer Trahan and David Scheffer will explain the process, implication and influence international warrants will have on the current conflict between […]

Community Event – It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play

The Robert H. Jackson Center 305 E 4th ST, Jamestown, NY, United States

For four shows only this holiday season, audiences will be transported back in time with a unique production of the beloved story, It’s a Wonderful Life. You are invited to visit Jamestown’s Robert H. Jackson Center’s Cappa Theatre as it transforms into a magical 1940’s setting. This timeless tale leaps from screen to stage in […]

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