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News and Events!

THE 2013 REUNION NEWSLETTER IS HERE!!!! CLICK HERE

2013 Reunion pictures comming soon.

For pictures of the 2012 FOJF Reunion Click Here!

Congratulations to the Winners and Participants of the April 6th Old West Revolver Shoot. Special thanks to Beth Beckett and Liz Johnson for photos of the event. To see the photos Click Here!

The next Old West Revolver Shoot is June 29, 2013, For the course of fire and safety rules Click Here! For the Flyer Click Here

Read Michelle Pollard's Prize Winning Non Fiction Essay "Hello, here" Click Here!

Read Bruce Detttman's review of Johnny Boggs new Book "Jesse James and the Movies" Click Here

The new and improved James Farm Journal is here!!! If you are a current member of the Friends of the James Farm send us your e-mail address!!!! If you are not a member please join!!!!!!! To see our News Letter Click Here!

Check our our James' Scrap Book page! Most of the images are are from Ann McQuinn and Susan Gebhardt. Great Grand Daughters of Fannie Q. Samuel and Joe C. Hall. Some photographs and documents are from the 1939 movie about Jesse James. This includes seldom seen photos of the movies' stars Tyrone Power, Henry Fonda, and Lon Chaney Jr with relatives of Frank and Jesse James!!!!

Check out the New for 2013 James Farm Gift Shop Catalog by clicking on the bar below!!

About Us

Until 1978, the James farm was owned by the descendents of Frank and Jesse James. By then, the elements had just about claimed the farm. It was in ruins. Clay County purchased the home from Jesse's grandchildren and the restoration work was begun. By the next summer, visitors were once again
going through the farm. Many visitors expressed an interest in how they could help with the restoration of the farm.

As a direct response to these requests, an organization called "The Friends of the James Farm" was formed and its board of directors would like to invite you to become a member. As a "Friend" your annual membership dues will help finance the continued restoration of the farm as well as help sponsor historical research to help future generations know more about the lives and times of the James family.

By becoming a member you will be part of the history of that very special place and you will be helping preserve it for future generations to enjoy.