Upcoming Events

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND ANY EVENT SPONSORED BY THE AMHERST HISTORICAL SOCIETY

May 3 to September 27, 2009
Sunday Tours of the Amherst Sandstone Village
Tour Times: 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Quigley Museum open for visitors
Time: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
No tours or opening of the Quigley Museum on Mother's Day, Father's Day or Jamboree Sunday.

July 10, 11, & 12, 2009
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
36th Annual Old-Time Jamboree
Amherst City Parking Lot
Watch for details.

August 16, 2009 - Sunday
"Artifact Show & Sale"
Presented by Archeological Society
Amherst Sandstone Village
Watch for details.

September 13, 2009 - Sunday
Settlers' Day
Amherst Sandstone Village
"Dutch Oven Cook-off"
Presented by Marcia DePalma
Watch for details.

September 23, 2009 - Wednesday
General Meeting
"WWII & the Home Front"
Presented by James Smith
Grange/Schoolhouse - 7:30 p.m.

October 6 to 17, 2009
One-Room School Program

October 28, 2009 - Wednesday
General Meeting
"Sandstone Center of the World"
Presented by author, Jim Hieb
Grange/Schoolhouse - 7:30 p.m.

December 13, 2009 - Sunday
Christmas in the Village
Amherst Sandstone Village
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Watch for details.

December 19, 2009 - Saturday
Annual Christmas Dinner Party
Grange/Schoolhouse
By reservation only.
Watch for details.

Hours of Operation

We are open 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and are closed during all holidays.

The Quigley Museum is open Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until 12 noon and every Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. during the months of May to the 1st Sunday in December.

The Sandstone Museum Center is open every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. during the months of May through September.

Tours of the Quigley house and/or Sandstone Museum Center outside of this time frame can be arranged. Please call 988-7255

The Amherst Historical Society...

Our Commitment: To preserve, display and exhibit our local history and sandstone heritage; to provide excellence in educational programming and historic preservation.

36th Annual Old-Time Jamboree

July 10, 11 & 12, 2009

Friday, Saturday & Sunday

36th Annual Old-Time Jamboree

Old-Time Jamboree Parade

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Rental Information

Looking for the perfect place for an intimate wedding, reception and rehearsal dinner? Looking for the perfect place for a special event or business meeting? Call us to host your event at the Amherst Sandstone Village.

We have available St. George Chapel that accommodates approximately 60 guests. If you are in need of a minister the Rev. Richard G. Kresila and Rev. Mrs. Gillian Kresila of Elyria Wedding Minister can perform the ceremony. The Grange Hall is the perfect place to have a party. There is a fully equipped kitchen and an area that will seat 60-90 people. Arrangements can be made to have the other buildings open for your guests to have a private tour of our Amherst Sandstone Village. Contact Carol Gray for disc jockey services for your event by emailing her at c5gray@oh.rr.com and for Mac Buddies contact Carol at c5gray@mac.com

Jefferson 150 Restaurant located in the historic district is available for catering your event.

After your wedding and reception make plans to spend your wedding night at the 5 Corners Bed and Breakfast located directly behind the Amherst City Hall.