Jamesport Civic Seeks Grade School Memorabilia For 100th Anniversary

JAMESPORT, NY — The Greater Jamesport Civic Association is asking the community for help: They're looking for memorabilia from the former Jamesport grade school, to be used for a display at the building's 100th anniversary celebration in July.

The civic association is organizing a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the building, which is now the George Young Community Center in Jamesport — as well as to mark the 75th anniversary of the civic association itself.

The event will be held on Tuesday, July 4, immediately following the annual Independence Day commemoration, which starts at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend both community events.

The George Young Community Center building was previously a grade school, civic members explained.

And now, the civic association is seeking photos or other memorabilia related to the school — and to the earlier days of the civic association — to be displayed at the event.

"All materials will be handled with care and returned to their owners," the civic said.

Individuals with photos or other items they would be willing to let the civic borrow for the event should contact the group by email at: gjamesportcivic@gmail.com or by phone at: 631-910-9958.