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Gina_lynn · 04-23-2011, 12:17 AM

Please share your experience.

catlover79 · 04-23-2011, 02:28 AM

I've never been there, but my parents have. They seemed to enjoy it. They brought me back a pair of pink PJ's with cartoons depicting Lucy and Ethel at the chocolate factory on them.

My brother-in-law's family lives not far from Jamestown - so maybe I'll make it to the museum one of these days.

Hughsgirl · 04-26-2011, 03:12 PM

I was able to visit Jamestown and the museum way back in 2000 and again in 2001. It was a very heartwarming experience and the whole town celebrates Lucy. I plan to make another trip there one day soon because I haven't been back since they have expanded and brought Lucy's remains home. The whole place feels very comfortable and homey. It's a must see for every Lucy fan.

The Flying Dutchmans · 05-22-2011, 03:31 AM

I believe that Lucy was actually born in Celoron NY which is just a little north of Jamestown. But it's Jamestown that accepts her as their most famous resident. She used to tell people she was born in Monatana. She was quite something. But I believe she was at one time the most beautiful woman in hollywood. The museum is wonderful. I live in central NY and have been to Jamestowm many times.

Hughsgirl · 05-23-2011, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by The Flying Dutchmans

I believe that Lucy was actually born in Celoron NY which is just a little north of Jamestown. But it's Jamestown that accepts her as their most famous resident. She used to tell people she was born in Monatana. She was quite something. But I believe she was at one time the most beautiful woman in hollywood. The museum is wonderful. I live in central NY and have been to Jamestowm many times.

You would be correct in saying that Lucy was actually born in a house in Celeron, however she grew up in Jamestown and went to school there. If I recall correctly too, Celeron and Jamestown are so close together that I think they are only like 2-3 blocks apart. Her grandfather's house in which she grew up in was in Jamestown, but the home she was born in was Celeron and I believe they were about 2 streets away from each other.

McGillicuddy · 05-23-2011, 06:59 PM

I think the coolest part is the set of the Ricardo Apartment is on display, and I believe the set for the Tropicana is going to be next. Sometime I'd like to go for "Lucy" Days.

Hughsgirl · 05-26-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by markway895

I think the coolest part is the set of the Ricardo Apartment is on display, and I believe the set for the Tropicana is going to be next. Sometime I'd like to go for "Lucy" Days.

Yeah the fact that the sets were moved there will only add to the experience, but unfortunetly when I was there, they had not yet been moved from Paramount. The last trip I made in 2001 they were just in the progress of expanding the gift shop, which is WONDERFUL for collectors such as myself, but do go with lots of money because you will want it all!

Gina_lynn · 05-27-2011, 11:45 PM

Thanks for all the input!! I am really excited about going this summer. :-)

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The Flying Dutchmans Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 30, 2006 Location: New York Posts: 1,017	I believe that Lucy was actually born in Celoron NY which is just a little north of Jamestown. But it's Jamestown that accepts her as their most famous resident. She used to tell people she was born in Monatana. She was quite something. But I believe she was at one time the most beautiful woman in hollywood. The museum is wonderful. I live in central NY and have been to Jamestowm many times.
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04-26-2011, 03:12 PM	#3
Hughsgirl Member Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 22, 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 804	I was able to visit Jamestown and the museum way back in 2000 and again in 2001. It was a very heartwarming experience and the whole town celebrates Lucy. I plan to make another trip there one day soon because I haven't been back since they have expanded and brought Lucy's remains home. The whole place feels very comfortable and homey. It's a must see for every Lucy fan.

05-23-2011, 06:59 PM	#6
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I think the coolest part is the set of the Ricardo Apartment is on display, and I believe the set for the Tropicana is going to be next. Sometime I'd like to go for "Lucy" Days.

05-27-2011, 11:45 PM	#8
Gina_lynn Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Mar 28, 2011 Location: Montana Posts: 9	Thanks for all the input!! I am really excited about going this summer. :-)