The Amesbury Meetinghouse
Amesbury Friends Meetinghouse
A group of Friends first met for worship in Amesbury in 1705 on Friend Street. In 1851 the present Meetinghouse was completed. It is in the Greek Revival style and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
John Greenleaf Whittier
Amesbury Meeting’s best-known member is John Greenleaf Whittier. Whittier, the famous poet and abolitionist, served as the clerk of the building committee that supervised construction of the Meetinghouse.
Hosting Events
Our historic meetinghouse is available for use by Quakers and others to host weddings, meetings, and community events. To inquire about use of our building, contact us at amesburyfriends@gmail.com or 978-518-0093 (voicemail/text)
Accessibility
The Amesbury Friends Meetinghouse is handicapped-accessible which not only serves our Sunday worship attendees but allows the Meetinghouse to be a community resource for all.
