Interplay Jazz Band
Simeon Strong House 67 Amity St., Amherst, MA3 person combo with jazz, funk, Latin, and rock influences
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AcouSticca
Simeon Strong House 67 Amity St., Amherst, MAPostponed until Aug. 19 due to high heat and humidity.
AcouSticca
Simeon Strong House 67 Amity St., Amherst, MAThis event has been postponed due to rain. Please join us Thursday, August 26 for a rescheduled performance from AcouSticca!
AcouSticca
This event has been postponed due to high heat and humidity. Please join us Thursday, September 9th for a rescheduled performance from AcouSticca!
Felipe Salles Jazz Trio
Simeon Strong House 67 Amity St., Amherst, MAFelipe Salles on sax and flute, Tom Giampietro on drums and Fumi Tomita on bass. Felipe Salles Jazz Trio
Strings at the Strong–The Cushman String Quartet
Simeon Strong House 67 Amity St., Amherst, MALaura Arpiainen and Amanda Stenroos, violins, Lesley Hogg, viola, Karl Knapp, cello.
“Edward Hitchcock: The Untold Story” with Robert T. McMaster
In a new book, All the Light Here Comes from Above: The Life and Legacy of Edward Hitchcock, Williamsburg author Robert T. McMaster at last brings to light the many facets of one of this state's and nation's most famous sons. In his Zoom presentation, "Edward Hitchcock: The Untold Story," McMaster will examine the life of Edward Hitchcock, scientist, preacher, professor, husband, and father, with special emphasis on his Amherst years.
Acousticca
3 person combo: Paul Sticca, Dawn LePere & Jeff Starns. AcouSticca
Stories of Amherst
There is no one history of Amherst, but there are many stories of the town and its people. Join Amherst Historical Society President George Naughton to hear about the people and events which made the town what it is today.
The New Haven–Northampton Canal
After the success of the Erie Canal, canals were proposed in many areas of the young United States. Robert Madison will share his research with us, regarding the effort to build a canal from Northampton to New Haven. Begun in 1822 and completed in 1835, the canal only operated until 1847, when it was rendered obsolete by the railroad.
History of Pelham
The town of Pelham is located just east of Amherst. It is known for being the home of Daniel Shays, and for losing a portion of its land to the Quabbin Reservoir in the 1930s. It is also the home of the longest continually-used meeting house in the United States.
The Ski and Winter Gear Sale
Simeon Strong House 67 Amity St., Amherst, MAThe Ski and Winter Gear Sale, held annually by the Amherst Historical Society & Museum, returns on October 30, 2021 from 9 am - 2 pm, under the big tent at 67 Amity Street, with deals and choices so big - it is scary! More info