AMHERST HISTORY MUSEUM AT THE STRONG HOUSE

AMHERST, MA

The Amherst History Museum at the Strong House in Amherst, Massachusetts is a regional museum that houses a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits focusing on the history of the Amherst area. The museum is located in the historic Strong House, a Colonial-style home built circa 1730 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features a variety of permanent and rotating exhibits, including artifacts from the town’s early days, such as tools and furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries. Other exhibits explore the history of the local Native American tribes, the Amherst College campus, and the town’s connection to Emily Dickinson. Visitors can also learn about the town’s role in the Revolutionary War, the role of the town’s prominent citizens, and the history of the University of Massachusetts.

The museum also hosts a range of educational programs, including lectures, special events, and workshops. In addition, the museum offers a variety of resources, such as a library and archival collections, and is home to the Amherst Historical Society. The museum’s outdoor grounds include a nature trail, a memorial garden, and a re-created colonial kitchen garden. The museum is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday and admission is free.

AMHERST HISTORY MUSEUM AT THE STRONG HOUSE is a Uncategorized or General Museum in AMHERST MA. US MID #8402500190

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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• telephone: 4132560678
• website: http://www.amhersthistory.org

AMHERST HISTORY MUSEUM AT THE STRONG HOUSE
67 AMITY STREET
AMHERST
MA
01002

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