Amherst Historical Society

06/02/2026

Celebrate America's 250th on June 19-20 at The Taste of History 2026! Free to attend with free parking and shuttle!

Sample military rations from different eras for donations. Explore military life, the home front, and camp followers, plus kids’ activities and more!

This unique public display timeline event has a beautiful historic backdrop and a fun spin focused on the food and rations that fed soldiers across all eras. Last year, around 5,000 people attended and around 300 reenactors traveled from across the country to bring history to life!

For free reenactor registration and $75 vendor registration: https://www.mhpg.us/tasteofhistory2026

Thank you to the Lorain County Visitors Bureau and Amherst VFW 1662 for partnering with Military History Preservation Group and Amherst Historical Society, and to all the sponsors for making this event possible!

Division Sponsors:
American Legion Post 118 (Amherst, Ohio)
AMVETS Post 32 (Elyria, Ohio)

Camp Sponsors:
Ohio VFW District 9
Amherst Eagles F.O.E. 1442
Amherst Legion Post 8 (Wellington, Ohio)
Firelands VFW Post 2743 (Norwalk, Ohio)
VFW Post 6941 Wellington, Ohio
VFW Post 3341 Grafton, Ohio
Lorain County Veterans Service Office

Field Kitchen Sponsors:
American Legion Post 211 (Avon Lake, Ohio)
Amherst VFW Post 1662 Auxiliary
I.B.E.W. Local 129
VFW Post 451 (Lorain, Ohio)
Medina VFW Post 5137
Richard and Kate Nord
Nord Family Foundation Matching Grant
VFW Post 8686 (Sheffield Lake, Ohio)
VFW Post1238 (Bellevue, Ohio)

Vehicle Sponsors:
Lorain Italian Americans Veterans Post #1
VFW Post 3341 (Grafton, Ohio)
VFW Post 9340 (Columbia Station, Ohio)
VFW Post 9871(North Ridgeville, Ohio)
The Brown family
Chuck Winiarski
Sliman's Sales and Service
The Clappas family
The Fought family

For event questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]!

Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001

Free parking and shuttle at Amherst Junior High, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst, Ohio 44001

Photos: Elizabeth Fought

America 250-Ohio
Amherst Exempted Village Schools

06/01/2026

The Taste of History 2026 is free to attend, with free parking and shuttle, Friday, June 19 from 9am-5pm and Saturday, June 20 from 9am-6pm!

Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001

Free parking and shuttle at Amherst Junior High, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst, Ohio 4400!

Sample military rations from different eras for donations. Explore military life, the home front, and camp followers, plus kids’ activities and more!

This unique public display timeline event has a beautiful historic backdrop and a fun spin focused on the food and rations that fed soldiers across all eras. Last year, around 5,000 people attended and around 300 reenactors traveled from across the country to bring history to life!

For free reenactor registration and $75 vendor registration: https://www.mhpg.us/tasteofhistory2026

Thank you to the Lorain County Visitors Bureau and Amherst VFW 1662 for partnering with Military History Preservation Group and Amherst Historical Society, and to all the sponsors for making this event possible!

Division Sponsors:
American Legion Post 118 (Amherst, Ohio)
AMVETS Post 32 (Elyria, Ohio)

Camp Sponsors:
Ohio VFW District 9
Amherst Eagles F.O.E. 1442
Amherst Legion Post 8 (Wellington, Ohio)
Firelands VFW Post 2743 (Norwalk, Ohio)
VFW Post 6941 Wellington, Ohio
VFW Post 3341 Grafton, Ohio
Lorain County Veterans Service Office

Field Kitchen Sponsors:
American Legion Post 211 (Avon Lake, Ohio)
Amherst VFW Post 1662 Auxiliary
I.B.E.W. Local 129
VFW Post 451 (Lorain, Ohio)
Medina VFW Post 5137
Richard and Kate Nord
Nord Family Foundation Matching Grant
VFW Post 8686 (Sheffield Lake, Ohio)
VFW Post1238 (Bellevue, Ohio)

Vehicle Sponsors:
Lorain Italian Americans Veterans Post #1
VFW Post 3341 (Grafton, Ohio)
VFW Post 9340 (Columbia Station, Ohio)
VFW Post 9871(North Ridgeville, Ohio)
The Brown family
Chuck Winiarski
Sliman's Sales and Service
The Clappas family
The Fought family

For event questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]!

America 250-Ohio
Main Street Amherst Ohio

05/30/2026

A wonderful free event by the Westlake Historical Society!

⚾️ Step Back in Time and Experience America’s Favorite Pastime!

The Westlake Historical Society invites you to an evening of Vintage Base Ball as it was played in the 1860s—without gloves, with gentlemanly sportsmanship, and plenty of spirited competition!

Join the Cleveland Blues as they take on the Spring Creek Club of New York on:

📅 Saturday, June 27
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Clague Memorial Park
🎟️ Free Admission (Donations appreciated)

Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, family, and friends for a fun-filled evening of history, community, and old-fashioned baseball. Watch the game played by the original rules and discover why this beloved pastime captured the hearts of Americans more than 150 years ago.

Whether you’re a baseball fan, a history enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique summer evening, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

⚾️ Come cheer, learn, and enjoy a grand exhibition of vintage base ball! ⚾️

05/30/2026

12 businesses are decorating with a window display downtown Amherst! It's not too late- if you are interested, please contact us at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]!

The Mermaid's Tale
CM BEEZ
Captain's Club
Etc. Boutique & Gifts
Bella's Boutique & Gifts
Studio Q Photography, LLC
Puffer's Boutique and Floral
Amherst VFW Post 1662 Auxiliary
The Chase Group
Edward Jones Amherst
D'Tutanelli's Pizza
Dr. Scott Iliff

Thank you to Main Street Amherst Ohio for their support!

05/29/2026

Celebrate America's 250th at The Taste of History 2026 June 19-20! Free to attend with free parking and shuttle!

Sample military rations from different eras for donations. Explore military life, the home front, and camp followers, plus kids’ activities and more!

This unique public display timeline event has a beautiful historic backdrop and a fun spin focused on the food and rations that fed soldiers across all eras. Last year, around 5,000 people attended and around 300 reenactors traveled from across the country to bring history to life!

For free reenactor registration and $75 vendor registration: https://www.mhpg.us/tasteofhistory2026

Thank you to the Lorain County Visitors Bureau and Amherst VFW 1662 for partnering with Military History Preservation Group and Amherst Historical Society, and to all the sponsors for making this event possible!

Division Sponsors:
American Legion Post 118 (Amherst, Ohio)
AMVETS Post 32 (Elyria, Ohio)

Camp Sponsors:
Ohio VFW District 9
Amherst Eagles F.O.E. 1442
Amherst Legion Post 8 (Wellington, Ohio)
Firelands VFW Post 2743 (Norwalk, Ohio)
VFW Post 6941 Wellington, Ohio
VFW Post 3341 Grafton, Ohio
Lorain County Veterans Service Commission

Field Kitchen Sponsors:
American Legion Post 211 (Avon Lake, Ohio)
Amherst VFW Post 1662 Auxiliary
I.B.E.W. Local 129
VFW Post 451 (Lorain, Ohio)
Medina VFW Post 5137
Richard and Kate Nord
Nord Family Foundation Matching Grant
VFW Post 8686 (Sheffield Lake, Ohio)
VFW Post1238 (Bellevue, Ohio)

Vehicle Sponsors:
Lorain Italian American Veterans Post #1
VFW Post 3341 (Grafton, Ohio)
VFW Post 9340 (Columbia Station, Ohio)
VFW Post 9871(North Ridgeville, Ohio)
The Brown family
Chuck Winiarski
Sliman's Sales and Service
The Clappas family
The Fought family

For event questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]!

Sandstone Village, 763 Milan Avenue, Amherst, Ohio 44001

Free parking and shuttle at Amherst Junior High, 548 Milan Ave, Amherst, Ohio 44001

Video credit: Lorain Country Visitors Bureau

America 250-Ohio

05/27/2026

Thank you to Rick Anielski for his incredible WWI Marine Corps presentation on Sunday! Such an informative program, and incredibly meaningful the day before Memorial Day.

05/25/2026

Lt Col John McCrae wrote "In Flanders Fields" during WWI in 1915, after seeing poppies growing between crosses that marked the graves of Our Fallen.

This 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.

This plaque is on display in the Military Museum at the Amherst Historical Society.

05/22/2026

The first 2026 Quarry Tour was yesterday! Thank you to Norman B Miller for sharing Sandstone history along the route! Seats are going quickly, with only three dates available:

Thurs, June 25 SOLD OUT

Thurs, July 23 9am leave Sandstone Village - 12:15pm return to Sandstone Village

Thurs, Aug 27 9am leave Sandstone Village - 12:15pm return to Sandstone Village

Thurs, Sept 24 SOLD OUT

Thurs, Oct 22 9am leave Sandstone Village - 12:15pm return to Sandstone Village

The price is $60 or $55 for AHS members, with the price increase due to transportation costs.

Because this is a working quarry and stone-processing facility, all guests must wear closed-toed shoes suitable for walking on uneven ground. Clothing that can get dusty is recommended, as the tour will take place in active work areas.

Due to the nature of the site, this tour involves significant walking over uneven terrain and through industrial areas. Unfortunately, the tour is not handicap accessible and cannot accommodate wheelchairs or walkers. Age 16 and older.

Also, so you know in advance about Cleveland Stone Co. please visit https://clevelandstonecompanies.com/ They even have a wonderful gift shop that the tour will end at!

Transportation will be by school bus.

You can pay by this link: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/quarry-tour.

Seats are first come-first serve and will be reserved when we receive the payment. Please let us know any questions you have!

05/22/2026

The Taste of History 2026 Canteen Pub Crawl is four weeks away! Thurs, June 18 from 6-9pm, downtown Amherst!

Join us for an evening of fun, history, and local flavor! Mix and mingle with reenactors visiting Amherst for The Taste of History while enjoying the best of our local restaurants and bars!

Thank you to Main Street Amherst Ohio for your support!

5 Points Tavern
Captain's Club
Cedar Pub
Cole's Public House
Ghost Tree Brewing Company
Olde Town Pizza House
Park Bar & Grille
Ziggy's
Amherst VFW 1662

For event questions, please contact the Amherst Historical Society at 440-988-7255 or [email protected]!

05/20/2026

ATTN Reenactors: if you registered for The Taste of History 2026, please check your email for the Welcome Letter that was emailed yesterday! It may go to a spam folder. And if you haven't received it, please message to let us know!

A vendor email will go out this week.

Reenactors, field kitchens and vendors who have not registered yet, there is still time to register at: https://www.mhpg.us/tasteofhistory2026

Thank you for being part of this event!!