2009

Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 7:30p.m.
New Exhibit Dedication – Mr. Brad Whitney and Family have graciously donated a vintage Nashua City Hall Sign. The unveiling will start this months meeting.
Fashion Embellishing Textiles - The Nashua Historical Society expands the Speare Museum exhibit, “Hats Off Nashua!” Highlighted in the exhibit are the creations of Nashua’s own milliners, the Bouthillier sisters, Gabriella and Cecile. The exhibit has been enlarged and includes men’s hats as well. Our guest speaker is costume designer and maker, Margaret Koelliker. Margaret specializes in men’s hats, particularly, pirate hats of the 1600 and 1700’s. She has designed for Disney-MGM Studios and the Discovery Channel.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday, April 21, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Stepping Back into the One-Room Schoolhouse – Susan Fineman will help us turn back the hands of time. Her photographic presentation explores the history of the one-room schoolhouse like the Nashua District #1 Schoolhouse in the middle of the Old South Burying Ground. Mrs. Fineman serves as schoolmarm many days at this 1841 restored school. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Country School Association of America and has presented various schoolhouse programs locally and at national conferences.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

May 15 -17, 2009 - Three Days of Nashua’s History
Friday, May 15 – 7:30p.m. Robert Sampson will present “Cinders, Railroad Tracks and a Receipt for Pillowcases”. A selection of items linking Mine Falls Gate House with the Nashua Manufacturing Co. will be exhibited.
Saturday, May 16 – Abbot-Spalding House Tours – 10:00a.m. & 1:00p.m.
Sunday, May 17 – Area Walking Tour with Catherine Poulin and her AP History Class – Call the Society for times.

Saturday, May 16, 2009 – 9a.m.-2p.m
Nashua Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale - The Nashua Historical Society is pleased to host the members of the Nashua Garden Club for this annual fundraising event. See www.nashuagardenclub.org for more information.

Saturday, May 16, 2009– 11:00a.m
Manhole Auction Day – An auction of Nashua Foundry triangular manhole covers will be held to benefit the Nashua Historical Society. According to our research this cover shape is unique to Nashua, NH and New Zealand! At 200lbs and more and in a variety of conditions these covers would make a wonderful addition to a garden path! George Michaels will be auctioneer.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Members Annual Meeting – Make Your Own Banana Splits after the election!

Tuesday, September 15, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
A History of Nashua: Burque Jewelers– Ken Mermer and Louise Burque Mermer will be recounting the story of their family owned shop. Burque Jewelers opened its doors on November 8, 1909 by A. U. Burque on 84 Pearl Street. Since then the business has survived moving and fire. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in Nashua, we enthusiastically welcome this prominent family to share their story.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Local writer, Marianne O’Connor will come to stir up our questions and fright this October night!
Author of, Haunted Hikes of New Hampshire, Marianne’s slide show presentation is said to inspire hikers and non-hikers to learn more of the legends associated with some of New Hampshire’s premier hiking trails. Do you know the tales?
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 7:30 p.m.
Our National Thanksgiving: With Thanks to President Lincoln and Mrs. Hale by Steve and Sharon Wood
This evening we will have a first-person historical presentation by the Woods. Sarah Hale tells of her 30 year effort to have Thanksgiving made a national holiday. Then President Lincoln reads the official proclamation. The beginnings of this festive feast will be retold just in time for our 2009 version! The Nashua Historical Society thanks the New Hampshire Humanities Council for its help in bringing the history of Thanksgiving to life.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Check out the Nashua History changing exhibit cases at Nashua City Hall and
the Nashua Exhibit at the Nashua Welcome Center.