Timeline of Early Amherst
What follows is a timeline from 1636 to 1759, chronicling the steps of how the Town of Amherst came to be. Also incorporated in the timeline are other historical events which should help the reader understand what life was like during this time.
Click and drag to move the timeline. Click on events for more information.
Timeline by Rosemary Loomis, Head of Reference at the Jones Library. Contact the Reference Desk for more information about Amherst history.