Description
The Amherst History Museum is an amusement park for the History buff. The museum exhibits most of its collection in its gallery and period rooms. Its current exhibition, "Emily Dickinson's Amherst," features the poet's white dress and tells the story of Amherst through 19th century photographs and objects. The 1750 ca. Strong House represents the many eras of New England. Knowledgeable tour guides lead visitors through the period rooms.
History
Amherst Historical Society is the olded Hisotrical Society in the Pioneer Valley. The house was donated to the Society in the 1900's after the death of Mrs. Emerson and house has represents that time period.
Artifacts Collections
Collection dates back to the early 1700's and the society still collects objects of revelance to the town's hisotry.
Research Collections
Most of the paper and photograph collection is housed at the next door Jones Library. The Museum has some out of print history books, independent research papers, photos, and family history information at the museum.
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