Past Events
January 16th, 2024
Potluck Luncheon
The Amherst Historical Society’s Annual Potluck Luncheon is Sat, Jan 27, 2024 from 11:30am-2pm at Sandston Hall, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst for Volunteers, Members and Supporters of the Amherst Historical Society!
Reservations are Essential.
The main dish and beverages will be provided. Please refer to the list below for what potluck dish to bring. We also ask that you bring your recipe to share with everyone, as well as to inform guests who may have food allergies.
January 16, 2024 - 7:00pm
George Washington's Distinguished Masons
Norm Miller Presents "George Washington’s Distinguished Masons" on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio.
Light refreshments will be served and there is no cost to attend!
Please RSVP by January 9th to 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org
Thank you for your support!
Saturday, December 2, 2023, 6pm – 9pm
German Christmas Holiday Celebration
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9am – 5pm
Hooverville Great Depression Living History Event
Please join us for a free 1930s Living History Event on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9am-5pm at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, Ohio! Parking is at Sandstone Village.
1930s Games, Music and Pastimes
Hobo Jungle and culture
Kids’ activities
Soup Kitchen (for a donation)
Blacksmith Shop
Village Buildings open for Tours
Donations are appreciated!
Saturday, November 11th, 2023, 2-4pm
Acrylic Painting Class
768 Milan Avenue, Amherst
Saturday, November 11th, 2023, 2-4pm
Led by Brian Mickey To support the Amherst Historical Society
The Grange Hall in Sandstone Village 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, 44001
$15 a person– all ages welcome!
No experience necessary.
To reserve your spot, please contact us at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org
Saturday, November 18, 2023, 9am – 5pm
Hooverville Great Depression Living History Event
Please join us for a free 1930s Living History Event on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 9am-5pm at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, Ohio! Parking is at Sandstone Village.
1930s Games, Music and Pastimes
Hobo Jungle and culture
Kids’ activities
Soup Kitchen (for a donation)
Blacksmith Shop
Village Buildings open for Tours
Donations are appreciated!
Saturday, October 21st. Sunday, October 22nd.
By My Lantern’s Light
The Amherst Historical Society is having By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk on Sat Oct 21 and Sun Oct 22 from 3-5pm!
Please join us at Cleveland Avenue Cemetery 590 Cleveland Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001. Additional parking is at St. Paul Lutheran Church 115 Central Drive, Amherst, OH 44001.
Saturday, September 16 & 23. Sunday, September 17 & 24.
Murder She Rhymed
At Amherst Historical Society 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, OH
Tickets are $40 per person, and $35 per person for AHS members. Dress for a 1928 Party with prizes, a buffet, and raffles at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001!
Saturday, October 7th.
Acrylic Painting Class
Saturday, October 7th, 2023, 2-4pm
Led by Brian Mickey To support the Amherst Historical Society
The Grange Hall in Sandstone Village 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, 44001
$15 a person– all ages welcome!
No experience necessary.
To reserve your spot, please contact us at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org
Please join us as we create a beautiful fall painting. We will provide everything you need– just come ready to have fun!
We hope to see you there!
50th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 1-4pm
The Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst 44001
FREE Entrance!
Hands-on History and Trades Displays
Baked Goods—Crafters
Animals—Balloon Artist—Face PaintingBasket Raffles-—50/50 Raffle—POPS Shaved Ice
and our Historic Buildings will be open for tours!
Parking will be at Sandstone Village.
For more information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society
at 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org!
Every Saturday in July from 11am – 1pm
The Quigley Museum
702 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001
The museum is located at the corner of Milan Ave and South Lake
Street, with the parking lot entrance off South Lake Street.
For more information, please contact The Amherst Historical Society at
440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org
Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 9am-6pm
The Taste of History
A unique Military Living History event with a beautiful
historic backdrop and a fun spin focused on the food and rations that have
fed military across all eras. Enjoy military and WWII Homefront
displays, kids activities, and sample military chow through the ages!
Friday, May 26, 2023 5:00PM
Pogie’s BBQ Fundraiser
Please join us for Live Music, Food, and Raffles on Friday, May 26th at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst! Doors open at 5pm and food is served from 5:30-7pm! Thank you to Pogie‘s Catering for this fundraiser!
Ticket Information can be found at the link below.
Sunday, June 4th 2023 12-4pm
Car Show 2023
Registration starts at 10 am – 12 pm
Car Show is from 12 pm to 4pm!
Rain Date June 11th 2023
Amherst Historical Society
Sandstone Village
763 Milan Ave. Amherst OH 44001
(440) 988-7255
Friday, May 19, 2023 6:00PM
Spark Connections Networking Event
Spark Connections is the new way to
network for women at any level of their
business or career seeking authentic
relationships to elevate their mind,
business, and personal life of their dreams.
Register through
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Sunday, May 21 2023 1-3pm
Afternoon Tea
The Grange Hall in the Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenure, Amherst, Ohio
$20 per person-$15 per member
Seating is limited.
Please RSVP by May 15th to 440-988-7255 or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org
Saturday, March 11, 2023 1-3PM
Craft Beer and Wine Tasting
Please join us for a craft beer and wine tasting with food pairing!
$35 AHS Members – $40 Non-Members
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Kentucky Derby Evending at the Races
Basket Raffles—50/50—Games
Free!
BYOB and please bring an appetizer to share.
Derby garb and Hats are encouraged!
Please RSVP by May 1st to 440-988-7255
or office@amhersthistoricalsociety.org