Past Events
June 14th and June 15th
9am - 5pm
The Taste of History
The Taste of History
Canteen "Pub" Crawl
June 13th 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Taste of History Canteen Pub Crawl is on Thursday, June 13 from 7-10pm downtown Amherst! There will be military vehicles in the streets and reenactors in uniform and period dress. Also, those who would like can enjoy alcoholic beverages while walking around downtown Amherst in the designated areas!
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!