Prof. Alice Nash
The Amherst Historical Society will hold its Annual Meeting on November 29th, at 7 pm, at the Jones Library Community Room, 67 Amity Street, Amherst. The evening begins with refreshments. After a brief business meeting the speaker will be Prof. Alice Nash. Her topic is “Indigenous Peoples and Local History.” A question and answer period will follow.
At UMass, Amherst, Prof. Nash teaches courses on Indigenous Peoples of North America and Indigenous Women. Her research interests center on the impact of colonization on the indigenous peoples of northeastern North America, including Canada, with a particular interest in family and gender relations. The Society is delighted to present this talk by Prof. Nash, since early American history is a topic often overlooked.
This is a public event, free, and open to everyone in the community.
One of the signs currently on exhibit
See the new exhibits at The Simeon Strong House every Saturday in November, from 11 to 4. Over 130 visitors enjoyed touring the House during last Saturday’s House Tour, greeted by Emily Dickinson’s dress!
Admission to The Strong House is free for Amherst residents.
The Henry Francis Hills House, 38 Gray Street, Amherst
On Saturday, October 29th, The Amherst Historical Society presented a self-guided tour of five unique and distinctive houses in the area. This year, the tour featured developing architectural projects as well as historical landmarks. Among the highlights of this year’s tour:
- A typical Connecticut River Valley house of the pre-Revolutionary period with Victorian overtones.
- An Italianate mansion that was once the home of a leading Amherst industrialist, built in 1863.
- A lovely farmhouse, originally built in 1760 in on several acres with beautiful views.
- A former barn and carriage house built in the early 20th century.
- One of this area’s historical gems—a unique house with a distinctive past.
Thanks to everyone who braved the October snowstorm to help make this event a success! And thanks to these local business sponsors: Bresnahan Insurance Agency, Inc. and The Jones Group Realtors. Thanks also to artist Deborah Rubin for graciously donating the raffle prize, and to Valley Frameworks, Hastings, and Hadley Garden Center.
