Calendar

This calendar is for upcoming Amherst Historical Society Events. 

February 2025

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  • Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society
  • Amherst Jolly Seniors card players
  • Chair Yoga at 4:30pm
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  • Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society
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  • Super Bowl Fundraiser
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  • Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society
  • Amherst Jolly Seniors card players
  • Chair Yoga at 4:30pm
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  • Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society
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  • Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society
  • Amherst Jolly Seniors card players
  • Chair Yoga at 4:30pm
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  • "History of the Lorain County Coroner" by Don Hilton at 7pm
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  • Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society
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  • Mah Jongg at the Amherst Historical Society
  • Amherst Jolly Seniors card players
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  • Sewing with Friends at the Amherst Historical Society
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Current Events

Every Saturday 10am – 2pm

The Shops at Sandstone Village

768 Milan Avenue, Amherst

Every Saturday from March 25th to November 18th,  the Amherst Historical Society will open their doors to many treasures within their historic buildings in the Sandstone Village.

Come and check out all that is available!

Donations of good used furniture are always welcome. New items arrive daily!

To donate items, please contact:

440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org

Every Monday at 5:30

Chair Yoga

113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001

Chair Yoga Classes

  • When: Every Monday at 5:30 PM
  • Cost: $10 per class
  • Location: 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001

Drop in any Monday to join us and see what it’s all about!

For more information, contact: Jackie Covert Phone: 1-440-463-8993

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio

History of the Lorain County Coroner

Join us for a free community presentation by Don Hilton, Author and Historian, on Tuesday, February 18 at 7pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio.

This presentation was originally given to the Ohio State Coroners Association at their 2022 Northeast Ohio Regional Meeting. Don will discuss the evolution of Ohio coroners and their duties over time, and will delve into the earliest coroner inquest records in Lorain County, kept from 1867 to 1938.

Light refreshments will be served and there is no cost to attend!

Please RSVP by February 10th to 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org.

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio

🚂 The Great Train Wreck of 1916
📅 Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio

Join Tom Jewell for a free presentation on the tragic 1916 train wreck in Amherst, which claimed 27 lives, injured 47, and inspired countless acts of heroism. Learn how this event impacted the community and its connection to silent film star Mary Pickford.

🎉 Free Admission & Refreshments!

📢 RSVP: 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org

Sunday, April 13, 2025

Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio

👗 Fashion on the Titanic
📅 Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Amherst Historical Society Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio

Join historian Kira Kosatka for a free presentation on Titanic-era fashion, featuring men’s, women’s, and crew attire from all classes. Includes a display of items from her personal collection.

🎉 Free Admission & Refreshments! Donations support the AHS Textile Department.

📢 RSVP: 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org

3rd Friday of May through October.

113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001

🪨 Sandstone Quarry Tours
📅 Dates: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
💰 Tickets: $30 per person; $25 for AHS members

Tour includes:

  • A working sandstone quarry
  • Cleveland Stone Co.
  • The Shop at Cleveland Stone Co. in Vermilion
  • Lunch at AHS

🎟 RSVP: Limited seats—call 440-988-7255 or email office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org.

Explore Amherst’s sandstone history on this exclusive tour!