About Us

How We Got Started
The Amherst Historical Society, a nonprofit 50lc(3) organization, was founded in April of 1973 and currently boasts approximately 350 members. The Society became accredited in 1990 by the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums (OAHSM). Only 15% of Ohio museums and historical societies have achieved such accreditation.
Our Mission
The Amherst Historical Society collects, preserves, records, interprets and educates those interested in the rich history of the Amherst area, including its sandstone history in Lorain County, Ohio and utilizes the Amherst Sandstone Village and Quigley Museum to keep history alive.
Meet Our Staff

Sandy Kaiser
Executive Director

Deanna Houston
Office Manager

Kaeth Shaughnessy
Administrative Assistant

Brian Goodwin
Maintenance Supervisor

Callie
Chief Security Officer
Meet Our Board Of Directors

Aaron Baaske

Diane Camera

Khristal Kramer – Nutt

Lori Melendez

Toni Melendez

April Sawyer

Ryan Sawyer

Cathy Sekletar

John Sekletar

Jerry Torma

Gina Welch

Mitch Witherell