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SUMMARY:Heritage in the Heart of Nashua: A Celebration of Monuments\, Music & Hidden History
DESCRIPTION:The Nashua Historical Society invites the public to a special REV250 celebration event\, Heritage in the Heart of Nashua: A Celebration of Monuments\, Music & Hidden History\, on Saturday\, October 11\, 2025\, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at its historic museum grounds located at 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, NH 03064. \nThis family-friendly event commemorates America’s 250th anniversary with a full day of engaging activities that highlight patriotic themes and local heritage. \nGuests can explore the historic Abbot-Spalding House\, once home to Daniel Abbot—known as “The Father of Nashua.” Inside\, visitors of all ages can use their “eagle eyes” while participating in a patriotic eagle-themed scavenger hunt\, designed for all ages.  Admission is $10 admission to the Abbot-Spalding House. Admission is free for members\, veterans\, and active-duty military personnel. Proceeds support ongoing preservation efforts for the historic home and its collections. \nNext door\, the Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum will be free and open to the public and will feature a special exhibit of Nashua’s historical monuments\, curated by the Matthew Thornton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The exhibit will shine a spotlight on public memorials that honor Nashua’s legacy and beyond.  The Speare Museum is fully accessible with a ramp from the parking lot into the museum and an elevator to the exhibits on the second floor. \nFrom 12:00 noon to approximately 2:00 PM\, the Amherst Town Band will perform a live outdoor concert featuring patriotic music on the Society’s side lawn. Comprised of dedicated volunteer musicians\, the Amherst Town Band is a traditional community ensemble committed to delivering performances of artistic excellence for the enjoyment of both its members and audiences. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an inspiring afternoon of music\, history\, and community. Hungry for a special treat?  Be sure to stop by Soel Sistas food truck parked right in the Nashua Historical Society’s parking lot. \nParking is free and available in the Crescent Street lot and along Abbott Street. \nJoin the Nashua Historical Society for this inspiring celebration as part of the nationwide REV250 initiative\, honoring the spirit of independence and freedom inspired by the generations who shaped our local and national history. \n\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n		 \n		\n			This event explores our region’s revolutionary past! Learn about Freedom’s Way 250 and discover the many ways the Heritage Area and its partners are commemorating and celebrating our nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/heritage-in-the-heart-of-nashua-a-celebration-of-monuments-music-hidden-history/
LOCATION:Nashua Historical Society\, 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, 03064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Exhibits,Living History,Open House
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SUMMARY:Beginner's Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever considered that historical artifacts are open and accessible outside\, not just indoors in museum exhibits? Your local cemetery is a time capsule filled with intriguing artifacts. Each headstone is plastered with clues about the deceased\, those who once walked where you’re walking now. Join Erin as she presents techniques for cemetery sleuthing and teaches us the meaning behind cemetery iconography\, abbreviations\, epitaphs and more. \nA Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing will be presented by Author Erin Moulton on \nWed.\, April 2\, 2025 at the Nashua Historical Society\, 5 Abbott St.\, Nashua\, NH 03064. Doors open 6:30\, presentation begins 7 pm. Refreshments will follow.  \n  \nThe program will take place in the comfortable library located in the Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum\, 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, NH.  The building is accessible with padded chairs\, large bathrooms\, an elevator between floors and a ramp inside from the free parking area off Crescent Street.  There is no need to pre-register; this is a non-ticketed\, free event.  The Nashua Historical Society gratefully acknowledges this program is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org . \nErin’s latest book\, The Beginner’s Guide to Cemetery Sleuthing: Scavenger Hunt and Workbook will be available for purchase at the close of the program. \n  \nAbout Erin E. Moulton\nErin E. Moulton writes books and tracks dead people. As a genealogical researcher\, she has explored the lives of the departed for over 14 years. holds a B.A. from Emerson College\, an M.F.A. from the Vermont College of Fine Arts\, and a Certificate in Genealogical Research from Boston University. She is an award-winning author of middle grade and young adult books. When she isn’t tracking down just the right word or just the right clue\, she can be spotted sleuthing New England’s burying places\, you can find her at the Derry Public Library or online at www.erinemoulton.com. \n  \nAbout the Nashua Historical Society\nFounded in 1870\, the Nashua Historical Society is a volunteer-run\, independent non-profit with a focus on local history. The Nashua Historical Society owns and operates two museums in Nashua\, NH. To learn more\, please call 603.883.0015. To follow the Nashua Historical Society on Facebook\, please visit https://www.facebook.com/NashuaHistoricalSociety/ .
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/beginners-guide-to-cemetery-sleuthing/
LOCATION:Nashua Historical Society\, 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, 03064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Redcoats and Rebels
DESCRIPTION:Nowadays\, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride\, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary\, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776\, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story. \nThe program will take place in the comfortable library located in the Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum\, 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, NH.  The building is accessible with padded chairs\, large bathrooms\, an elevator between floors and a ramp inside from the free parking area off Crescent Street.  There is no need to pre-register; this is a non-ticketed\, free event. \nThe Nashua Historical Society gratefully acknowledges this program is made possible by New Hampshire Humanities. Learn more at www.nhhumanities.org . \nAbout Mary Adams\nBorn and raised in New Hampshire\, Mary has always loved surrounding herself with history. Her passion for storytelling led her to become a tour guide at various locations\, including San Francisco\, Boston\, and her favorite\, Glacier National Park. Her work as an interpreter for the National Park Service further honed her skills. Currently\, Mary serves as Operations Manager for The Pursuit of History Weekends\, where she coordinates specially curated\, one-of-a-kind experiences aimed at inspiring broader public engagement with history. She is also on staff at the New Hampshire Historical Society\, where she has played a pivotal role in presenting the Granite State Stories programs for HTG in 2023 and 2024. Mary narrates many of the Society’s video productions\, including virtual field trips for children\, and delivers workshops for adult audiences on organizing cemetery tours and scavenger hunts. Additionally\, she trains the Society’s museum educators\, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for visitors of all ages. \nAbout the Nashua Historical Society\nFounded in 1870\, the Nashua Historical Society is a volunteer-run\, independent non-profit with a focus on local history. The Nashua Historical Society owns and operates two museums in Nashua\, NH. To learn more\, please call 603.883.0015. To follow the Nashua Historical Society on Facebook\, please visit https://www.facebook.com/NashuaHistoricalSociety/
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/redcoats-and-rebels/
LOCATION:Nashua Historical Society\, 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, 03064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Revolutionary Stories,Talks
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SUMMARY:New Hampshire Cemeteries and Gravestones: Granite Women; The Hidden Lives of New Hampshire Women as seen in the Cemetery\, 1674-1992.
DESCRIPTION:Speaker Glenn A. Knoblock will share a story of New Hampshire women throughout our history from all walks of life from the perspective of historic burial grounds and cemeteries located throughout the state. The silent gravestones and monuments within their confines which mark the final resting places of women of many demographics\, speak volumes. By examining the oft-hidden clues they contain\, we can learn much about their place in society and how their status evolved from early Colonial times down through the Victorian era and into the 20th Century. Through the gravestones for these hard-working\, everyday women\, women who made their marks in ways big and small\, we can learn much about our Granite women. \nJoin us for this talk by Glenn Knoblock\, an independent scholar who has authored more than twenty books. \nThis program is free and open to the public.  It has been made possible by New Hampshire Humanities.   For further information on this particular date and location\, please visit https://www.nashuahistoricalsociety.org/events   Our Speare Museum library is comfortable and fully accessible (ramp into the building from our parking lot\, as well as an elevator inside).  Refreshments to follow.  \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/new-hampshire-cemeteries-and-gravestones-granite-women-the-hidden-lives-of-new-hampshire-women-as-seen-in-the-cemetery-1674-1992/
LOCATION:Nashua Historical Society\, 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, 03064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:New Hampshire's Fab Four The Hutchinson Family Singers
DESCRIPTION:When: Saturday\, February 3\, 2024\, 1:00 pm  \n(Open 11 am for self-guided tours) \nWhere: Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum​ \nThis program hails back to the 1840s when a musical group called The Hutchinson Family Singers experienced a meteoric rise to fame. Bring your family along and learn about the story of the quartet of Judson\, Abby\, John\, and Asa Hutchinson. Explore how the group\, in their heyday\, impacted the culture\, politics\, and music of America.  \nGuest speakers Marcia Nelson and Charlie Annand co-chair a Milford all-volunteer group determined to create a public memorial to the famous Hutchinson Family Singers. This popular 45-minute talk and slideshow will be followed by a question-and-answer session.  \nCome early and hear Hutchinson Family Singers music throughout the Speare Museum; open for self-guided tours 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/new-hampshires-fab-four-the-hutchinson-family-singers/
LOCATION:Nashua Historical Society\, 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, 03064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:And the Bride Wore… A Showcase of 150 Years of Nashua Bridal Fashion
DESCRIPTION:More than 15 gowns will be on display.  The exhibit spans over 150 years and now includes a 1796 gown!  Each dress provides clues into social status\, prominent and humble\, and speaks to the style of each bride. \nSaturday\, May 13\, 2023 \nLinda Welters\, Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island will speak on “A History of Wedding Fashion” \nUsing family photographs assembled from student research into their own families’ past fashions\, this presentation traces the history of wedding attire from the 1890s to the 1990s \n12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Speare Memorial Museum \nThe exhibit in the Abbot-Spalding House will be open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. \n 
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/and-the-bride-wore-a-showcase-of-150-years-of-nashua-bridal-fashion/
LOCATION:Nashua Historical Society\, 5 Abbott Street\, Nashua\, 03064\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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