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