The Amherst Historical Society Presents

The Quarry Story: The Amherst Quarries

with Tim Branscum

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026 • 7:00 PM
📍 AHS Hall — 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, OH 44001

Learn about one of Amherst’s most defining industries!
The Quarry Story: The Amherst Quarries explores the history and significance of the region’s sandstone quarries. Tim Branscum will cover:

• How sandstone is formed
• The early development of the quarries in the 1800s
• The role of WWII Prisoners of War in local quarry work
• How Amherst sandstone impacted the region—and even the world
• …and much more!

✨ Free to attend!
Light refreshments will be available for donation.

RSVP:
📞 440‑988‑7255
📧 [email protected]