GROUPS

Historical Society of amherst's Concord Coach in the Wigwam Museum

VIDEO: Historic Restoration of Amherst's 2nd Meetinghouse Steeple in 2000

Since its inception in 1957, our Society's mission has been to promote the study and recording of Amherst's rich history and to arrange for the safekeeping of artifacts and old records. We encourage citizens to join the organization and participate in this endeavor.

To that end, we maintain two museums, the Wigwam and the Chapel, both located in the village that house relevant artifacts, records, paintings and more.

Through great efforts of members we've digitized nearly 1,000 old photographs, available through this website via this LINK. We help fund the Archive Room and microfilm collection located at the Amherst Town Library. Members researched and wrote Walking Tours of Amherst Village. This guide book includes 57 buildings and sites organized into four tours of the Amherst Village Historic District and is the recipient of the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance's 2011 Preservation Achievement Award. Members researched and wrote Amherst, New Hampshire:

2014-2015 Officers: VP Doffie Farrar, President Sue Spiess, Treasurer Diane Prew, Secretary Dawn Burke

THE AMHERST NH GARDEN CLUB

Our mission is to provide education resources and networking opportunities for our members to promote the love of gardening, civic landscaping and environmental responsibility.

The Amherst Garden Club of Amherst has 100+ members who gather for informative programs, beautify many civic gardens in the town of Amherst, conduct an annual plant sale, provide flowers to a local soup kitchen, give scholarships and mission-related grants, and more. We’d love to have you join us!

Please visit: amherstgardenclub.org

The 2014 Memory Tree

Sponsored by the Amherst Garden Club, the Memory Tree acts as a remembrance of a loved one to all who have made a donation. The tree, an Amherst tradition dating back to 1995, is located in the center of town speaking out with a twinkle to all who pass by. "Remember me, remember the times we shared." The Memory Tree will be lit on Friday, December 12.

Please click here to download a donation form online.

Turkey Trot • November 28 • Fun Run Starts 9:00AM

Amherst Village • Race Results – Millennium Running

The Amherst Junior Women's Club is an organization of Amherst, New Hampshire women who volunteer their time, energy, and talent to enhance the community. The AJWC mission is to focus efforts on civic needs, educational advancement, and those less fortunate. AJWC's fundraising goals are achieved with the assistance and generosity of businesses, organizations, and individuals.

We pride ourselves on our civic and educational support throughout our community. We dedicate our efforts to making life better, easier, and more fulfilling for those around us.

The Amherst Junior Women's Club was founded in 1965 by Marion Sortevik and Carolyn Byrnes. Today, membership totals close to a 100 dedicated women who strive for intellectual, social, and civic improvement.

GROWING FRIENDSHIPS in Southern New Hampshire Since 1970 nhnewcomers.com

Newcomers Club Sponsors Annual Breakfast with Santa

The Amherst Area Newcomers Club will be running their annual Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 13th from 9-11 a.m. at the Amherst Congregational Church. Families will enjoy breakfast and music, and children will make crafts and receive a photo taken with Santa Claus. Tickets are $7/person, children under 12 mos. are free. Please contact Jessica Steele at NHNewcomers@gmail.com for your reservation. Payment is due by 12/10 to guarantee your spot as this event will sell out.

Newcomers was founded in 1970 to help anyone new to the area become acquainted with the community and meet new friends. The club is made up of women who have been here for years and those who are new.

Our group holds monthly general social functions as well as hosts a variety of "Interest Groups".

These groups meet one day or night a month, usually in a members home. The groups change based on women's interest, but currently we have a Bunco Group, a Walking Group, a Knitting Group, an Out-to-Lunch Group, a Crafts Group, a Golf Group, a Book Group, and a Charity Group.