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
Dawn Clappas: Office Manager
Elizabeth Fought: Public Relations Manager
Kaeth Shaughnessy: Administrative Assistant
Board of Directors:
Jerry Gach – President
Tony Melendez – Vice President
Lori Melendez – Secretary
Brenda Phillips – Treasurer
Aaron Baaske
Victor Edwards
Rex Engle
Joe Fought
Jason Leimbach
Cathy Sekletar
John Sekletar
Emeritus:
Gerard “Jerry” Torma