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Christmas in Sandstone Village 2023!🎄Thank you to everyone who donated lights and decorations and volunteered to make Sandstone Village so beautiful!!
The outdoor lights are on every evening!! There is no cost to drive through or walk through!
Photos: Elizabeth Fought
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered, baked goodies, and attended to make our German Christmas Holiday Celebration so wonderful!!
We are excited to celebrate Amherst’s German history and the 50th anniversary year of the Amherst Historical Society!
And a special thank you to Amherst Exempted Village Schools for providing parking and bussing!
Photos: Elizabeth Fought
The story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 with German and English Christmas Carols! Thank you to George Siss for the presentation and Katie Wohlever for playing the organ and leading the singing suring our German Christmas Holiday Celebration on Sunday!
The Shops at Sandstone Village will be open during our German Christmas celebration tomorrow, December 2nd from 6-9 pm! Enjoy 50% off everything in the Pine Tree, Gallery and White Barn! The village buildings will be open, Santa will be in the POW Barracks, a bake sale and kids activities will be in the Grange, and more! See the attached flyer for more details. 763 Milan Ave, Amherst. We hope to see you there!
This Sat, Dec 2nd from 6-9pm, St. George Chapel will have German Christmas music, history and traditions, as well as the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914!
Our German Christmas Holiday Celebration is Sat, Dec 2, 2023 from 6- 9pm at Sandstone Village 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001!
Parking & Shuttle is at the Junior High School, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst.
FREE TO ATTEND!
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visit the beautifully decorated Village Buildings and Blacksmith Shop
Shop at The Shops at Sandstone Village, and items made by our Blacksmith!
Enjoy a bake sale and hot chocolate for donation
Toys for Tots collection and more!
For further information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]
Our German Christmas event is Sat, Dec 2nd from 6- 9pm at Sandstone Village 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001!
Parking & Shuttle is at the Junior High School, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst.
FREE TO ATTEND!
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visit the beautifully decorated Village Buildings and Blacksmith Shop
Shop at The Shops at Sandstone Village, and items made by our Blacksmith!
Enjoy a bake sale and hot chocolate for donation
Toys for Tots collection and more!
For further information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]
More photos of the 1930s Hooverville event at Sandstone Village on November 18th! Thank you to all the reenactors, volunteers, and attendees!
And thank you to Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams, for sponsoring this event!
Photos: Brandi Drexler
This Sat, Dec 2nd from 6-9pm, shop items made by our Blacksmith! These will be available for purchase at the Blacksmith Shop during our holiday event!
Our German Christmas Holiday Celebration is Sat, Dec 2, 2023 from 6- 9pm at Sandstone Village 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001!
Parking & Shuttle is at the Junior High School, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst.
FREE TO ATTEND!
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visit the beautifully decorated Village Buildings and Blacksmith Shop
Shop at The Shops at Sandstone Village, and items made by our Blacksmith!
Enjoy a bake sale and hot chocolate for donation
Toys for Tots collection and more!
For further information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]
This Sat, Dec 2nd from 6-9pm, Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Elves will be in our newest museum, which is growing thanks to generous donations!
This is a sneak peak at one of the trees in the WWII POW Barracks Museum- Santa's area is a surprise!
Our free German Christmas Holiday Celebration is Sat, Dec 2, 2023 from 6- 9pm at Sandstone Village 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001!
Parking & Shuttle is at the Junior High School, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst.
FREE TO ATTEND!
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visit the beautifully decorated Village Buildings and Blacksmith Shop
Shop at The Shops at Sandstone Village, and items made by our Blacksmith!
Enjoy a bake sale and hot chocolate for donation
Toys for Tots collection and more!
For further information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]
Sat, Dec 2nd from 6-9pm is our free German Christmas Holiday Celebration at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001!
Parking & Shuttle is at the Junior High School, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst. Thank you to Amherst Exempted Village Schools!
FREE TO ATTEND!
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visit the beautifully decorated Village Buildings and Blacksmith Shop
Shop at The Shops at Sandstone Village, and items made by our Blacksmith!
Enjoy a bake sale and hot chocolate for donation
Toys for Tots collection and more!
For further information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]
Main Street Amherst Ohio
We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thank you to all the reenactors, volunteers, sponsors and attendees for making our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event on Nov 18th so wonderful! Thank you to Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams, for sponsoring this event!
Photos: Elizabeth Fought
Thank you to The Chronicle-Telegram for this article about our 1930s event!
Amherst Historical Society hosts 'Hooverville' reenactment
The hobo jungle at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday! Thank you to sponsors Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams!!
Thank you to The Morning Journal for this article!!
The Amherst Historical Society opened its doors to the public Nov. 18 for an historical event focusing on the 1930s and the Great Depression.
The hobos enjoying Bedel & Hibbard at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday! Thank you to sponsors Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams!!
More music by Bedel & Hibbard in the hobo jungle at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday!
Thank you to sponsors Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams!!
Bedel & Hibbard playing in the hobo jungle at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday!
Thank you, Bedel & Hibbard, for performing at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday!!
Thank you to Bedel & Hibbard for being part of our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday!!
Thank you to sponsors Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams!!
Only One Saturday left!!! 50% off everything in all three garage sale buildings! The Shops at Sandstone will be open tomorrow (11-18-23) from 10am -2pm during our Hooverville event! Come experience a 1930's "Hooverville" at Sandstone Village. Village buildings will be open for tours! See the attached flyer for more information!
Thank you to Vincent Elementary for coming to Sandstone Village for the One Room Schoolhouse program this week!
We are excited that Bedel & Hibbard will be performing this Saturday, around noon, at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event at Sandstone Village!
We'll be singin' and dancin' along the shores of Lake Erie this Saturday đź•ş
Thanks to the Amherst Historical Society, the special little village of Amherst, OH will catapult you straight into a 1930s town. You can catch us playing some old tunes at the museum throughout the day.
Come experience a "1930s Blue Collar & Hobo Living History Weekend"!
Our German Christmas Holiday Celebration is Sat, Dec 2, 2023 from 6- 9pm at Sandstone Village 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001!
Parking & Shuttle is at the Junior High School, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst.
FREE TO ATTEND!
Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus
Visit the beautifully decorated Village Buildings and Blacksmith Shop
Shop at The Shops at Sandstone Village, and items made by our Blacksmith!
Enjoy a bake sale and hot chocolate for donation
Toys for Tots collection and more!
For further information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]
Thank you Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams, for sponsorships for this event!!
Sponsorships are still available!
Hooverville is a free 1930s Living History Event on Sat, Nov 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!
For more information, please contact the
Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or
[email protected]
Today- and every day- we are grateful for those who serve and have served our country!!
At the eleventh hour on the eleventh day of the eleventh month – we will remember them.
November 11, 1918 was Armistice Day, which marked the end of World War I.
November 11th is also known as Remembrance Day and as we now know in the United States, Veterans Day.
Today, and every day, we remember those who serve and have served.
The bronze plaque was given by Dr. and Mrs. Harry Powers to Central School in memory of their son, 1LT Ralph E. Powers, who died in Russia on January 23, 1919, after serving in WWI. The "In Flanders Fields" bronze plaque was on the wall of Central School gymnasium for many years. It now is in the Quigley Museum on display in the Military Room.
We remember.
Happy Veterans Day! 🇺🇲
Discounts from Downtown Amherst Businesses for Veteran’s Day – Thank you for our service.
1. Brew Kettle – 50% off all regular priced food items for Veterans from 11am – 4pm on 11/11
2. Sandstone Candle Works – A special thank you to all the veterans! Saturday, you will receive a thank you ornament with any purchase. Supplies are limited! Valid Military ID required
3. Etc. Boutique & Gifts - 20% off one (1) item with a Military ID
4. Sugar Buzz – Free cones to all veterans with a Military ID
5. Puffers Boutique & Floral – 20% off one (1) item with a Military ID
6. Mermaid’s Tale - 20% off any Patriotic ornament with a valid with Military ID
7. Like Lainey Salvage Décor – 10% off for everyone on 11/11 and 20% off for veterans with proper Military ID
8. Amherst Craft Vinyl – 10% off total purchase for veteran’s day with a Military ID
9. Park Lanes – Free donuts (while they last) and a free game of bowling for anyone with a valid Military ID
10. Barra – Buy one taco get a taco of equal or lesser value free
11. Olde Town Pizza – 10% of total purchase on 11/11 with Military ID
12. Sandstone Coffee House - To honor those who have served, this Veterans Day all veterans can receive 15% off their food and beverage! Thank you for your service from all of us here at Sandstone Coffee House!
Only TWO Saturday sales left for the year!! Shop the Shops at Sandstone Village tomorrow (Nov 11) from 10am - 2pm. Everything will be HALF OFF!! Stop by to shop our Christmas decor in the Pine Tree and on the White barn porch. We have a wonderful variety of furniture, household goods, decor, books, pictures and more in all three buildings! Our Blacksmith will also be blacksmithing in the village! Don't miss out! 763 Milan Ave, Amherst.
Brownhelm Historical Association has a wonderful display this Sunday!! Mark your calendars!
Don't forget - this fantastic display is coming up this Sunday!
Hooverville is a free 1930s Living History Event on Sat, Nov 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!
For more information, please contact the
Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or
[email protected]
Hooverville is a free 1930s Living History Event on Sat, Nov 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!
For more information, please contact the
Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or
[email protected]
The Shops at Sandstone Village are open today (11-4-23) until 2:00! Half off chairs, glassware and pictures in the Pine Tree and Gallery! Shop our Christmas items in the Pine Tree and on the White Barn porch! 763 Milan Ave, Amherst.
Looking for a holiday group gift or a fun night out? Blacksmithing gift certificates for a group of 4 people for 3 hours are $150!
The date and time will be coordinated with your schedule and our volunteer Blacksmiths!
Please contact us at 440-988-7255 or [email protected] to order your gift certificate today!!
Stop by Sandstone Village Sat, Oct 28 10am-2pm to shop, visit ForestHill Farmstand for their pumpkin painting event, and see Jason blacksmith at the Blacksmith Shop!
Our Shops at Sandstone Village also have holiday items as well!
Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001
Thank you Amherst Exempted Village Schools for the annual 3rd Grade field trip for the One Room School House program! We are grateful to be part of such a wonderful school district!
There is an Acrylic Painting Class on Sat, Nov 11th, 2023, from 2-4pm! All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided!
$15 a person! No experience necessary.
Led by Brian Mickey To support the Amherst Historical Society
The Grange Hall in Sandstone Village 763 Milan Ave, Amherst, 44001
To reserve your spot, please contact us at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]
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!
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The Christmas lights are on now through January 6th! There is no cost to drive through or walk through any evening! Thank you to all the volunteers and donations that have made this year's magical Wonderland possible! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #christmas #christmastree #christmaslights #christmasdecor #christmasdecorations #christmaslights🎄
The story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 with German and English Christmas Carols! Thank you to George Siss for the presentation and Katie Wohlever for playing the organ and leading the singing suring our German Christmas Holiday Celebration on Sunday!
This Sat, Dec 2nd from 6-9pm, St. George Chapel will have German Christmas music, history and traditions, as well as the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914! Our German Christmas Holiday Celebration is Sat, Dec 2, 2023 from 6- 9pm at Sandstone Village 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst Ohio 44001! Parking & Shuttle is at the Junior High School, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst. FREE TO ATTEND! Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus Visit the beautifully decorated Village Buildings and Blacksmith Shop Shop at The Shops at Sandstone Village, and items made by our Blacksmith! Enjoy a bake sale and hot chocolate for donation Toys for Tots collection and more! For further information, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected] #amhersthistoricalsociety #amherstohio #holiday #christmas
The hobo jungle at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday! Thank you to sponsors Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams!! #amherstohio #amhersthistoricalsociety #hobo #1930s #livinghistory #history
The hobos enjoying Bedel & Hibbard at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday! Thank you to sponsors Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams!! #amherstohio #amhersthistoricalsociety #hobo #1930s #livinghistory #history #bedelandhibbard
More music by Bedel & Hibbard in the hobo jungle at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday! Thank you to sponsors Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams!! #amherstohio #amhersthistoricalsociety #hobo #1930s #livinghistory #history #bedelandhibbard
Bedel & Hibbard playing in the hobo jungle at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday! #amherstohio #amhersthistoricalsociety #hobo #1930s #livinghistory #history #bedelandhibbard
Thank you, Bedel & Hibbard, for performing at our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday!! #amherstohio #amhersthistoricalsociety #hobo #1930s #livinghistory #history #bedelandhibbard
Thank you to Bedel & Hibbard for being part of our 1930s Hooverville Living History Event yesterday!! Thank you to sponsors Guild Pro and Rose Baker, Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams!! #amherstohio #amhersthistoricalsociety #hobo #1930s #livinghistory #history #bedelandhibbard
The ninth of nine graveside stops was William Braun, portrayed by Rex Engle, at By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk this past weekend!! Thank you to all the actors, volunteers and attendees who made this such a wonderful event!! Thank you to everyone for your support in keeping history alive! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #cemetery #cemeterywalk #history
The eighth of nine graveside stops was Josiah Harris and Christie Harris and Anna Harris, portrayed by John Sekletar (John Dunn on Saturday) and Dee (Delores) Horvath and Deanna Houston, at By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk this past weekend!! Thank you to all the actors, volunteers and attendees who made this such a wonderful event!! Thank you to everyone for your support in keeping history alive!
The seventh of nine graveside stops was Phyllis Baker, portrayed by Gerri Rice, at By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk this past weekend!! Thank you to all the actors, volunteers and attendees who made this such a wonderful event!! Thank you to everyone for your support in keeping history alive! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #cemetery #cemeterywalk #history
The sixth of nine graveside stops was Jacob Herwig, portrayed by Tim Branscum, at By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk this past weekend!! Thank you to all the actors, volunteers and attendees who made this such a wonderful event!! Thank you to everyone for your support in keeping history alive! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #cemetery #cemeterywalk #history
The fifth of nine graveside stops was Dr. A. Allen Crosse, portrayed by Dave Stacko, at By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk this past weekend!! Thank you to all the actors, volunteers and attendees who made this such a wonderful event!! Thank you to everyone for your support in keeping history alive!
The fourth of nine graveside stops was Joseph Richardson Miller, portrayed by Norm Miller, at By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk this past weekend!! Thank you to all the actors, volunteers and attendees who made this such a wonderful event!! Thank you to everyone for your support in keeping history alive! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #cemetery #cemeterywalk #history
The third of nine graveside stops was Clayton Engle, portrayed by Tom Jewell, at By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk this past weekend!! Thank you to all the actors, volunteers and attendees who made this such a wonderful event!! Thank you to everyone for your support in keeping history alive! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #cemetery #cemeterywalk #history
The second of nine graveside stops was Phillip Sipple, portrayed by Rev Chris Buckingham-Taylor, at By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk this past weekend!! Thank you to all the actors, volunteers and attendees who made this such a wonderful event!! Thank you to everyone for your support in keeping history alive! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #cemetery #cemeterywalk #history
The first of nine graveside stops was Phillipenia Sabiers, portrayed by Valerie Farschman, at By My Lantern’s Light Cleveland Avenue Cemetery Walk this past weekend! Thank you to all the actors, volunteers and attendees who made this such a wonderful event!! Thank you to everyone for your support in keeping history alive! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #cemetery #cemeterywalk #history
Thank you ForestHill Farmstand for such a beautiful autumn display! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #shoplocal #farmersmarket
ForestHill Farmstand is restocked in Sandstone Village with produce, fall decor, mums, and flowers!! Stop by Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001 any time to purchase local! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #shoplocal #Farmstand
Tickets are selling fast for "Murder She Rhymed"! The 1920’s ’s Murder Mystery Dinner is $40 per person, and $35 per person for AHS members, with four dates: Sat, Sept 16 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Sun, Sept 17 at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm) Sat, Sept 23 at 6pm (doors open at 5:30pm) Sun, Sept 24 at 2pm (doors open at 1:30pm) Dress for a 1928 Party with prizes, a buffet, and raffles at the Amherst Historical Society, 113 South Lake Street, Amherst, Ohio 44001! In 1928 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan earned the nickname “Little Chicago” because not only was it filled with vice and corruption, but it was also a place where “Scarface” Al Capone himself called the shots. AND… murder was as common a commodity as bootleg liquor! This is sure to be the bees knees!!! Reservations required by September 8th- please contact us at 440-988-7255 or [email protected] to reserve your tickets today!
The Blacksmith Shop is open this Saturday, September 2nd, from 10am-2pm at the Shops at Sandstone Village!! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #amherstohio #Blacksmith #blacksmithshop #history
Thank you to the Nahorn family and team for demonstrating this sawmill and sharing the history of Jacob and Catharine Shupe at out 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, August 5th, at The Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst 44001! There were demonstrations, including a sawmill, duck carving, blacksmithing, candle dipping, fiber arts, wood working, Victory Garden, wedding dress display, children's games, face painting, a balloon artist, a water color table, alpacas, dogs, and more. Our new POW Barracks Museum was open, with a living historian sharing about the German POWs during WWII who worked in the local quarries and farms! All of our historic buildings were also open, with volunteers sharing the important history of each building! Thank you for your support!! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #50thanniversary #history #AmherstOhio
The museum will be open for our 50th Anniversary Celebration, on Saturday, August 5, from 1-4pm! Thank you to the living historians who have loaned the items on display! A living historian will talk about how German POWs during WWII lived in this Barracks building and worked in the Quarries and farms in Amherst, Ohio. The 50th Anniversary is free to attend, and will be at Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001! Hands-on History and Trades Displays Baked Goods—Crafters Animals—Balloon Artist—Face Painting Basket Raffles—50/50 Raffle— Pops Shaved Ice and our Historic Buildings will be open for tours! Parking will be at Sandstone Village. For more info on the event, or to schedule a tour of the museum, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]! Thank you for your support!! #amhersthistoricalsocietyohio #History #amherstohio #WWII #WWIIhistory #museum
Look at this little cutie we got in. It's. 30 - 40s paper mache Swing n Sway Bobbie Mae doll produced by Wondercraft Co.
