2008
Fashion Embellishing Textiles
Tuesday,
March 18, 2008 - 7:30p.m.
The Nashua
Historical Society marks the official opening of the NEW
Speare Museum exhibit, “Hats
Off Nashua!”
Highlighted in the exhibit are the creations
of Nashua’s own milliners, the Bouthillier sisters,
Gabrielle and Pricilla, owners of Gaby’s Exclusive
Shoppe formerly on Pearl Street. The Opening’s guest
speaker, Betty Towle, is milliner and personal
friend of
the Bouthillier sisters. Mrs. Towle has titled this evening’s
presentation “When Ladies Wore Hats”.
It will
include stories of Nashua’s millinery past as well
as a demonstration.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
.
Victorian Tea Time
Saturday, April 5, 2008 - 1:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
An afternoon at the Nashua Historical
Society, for girls ages 8 – 11 and their chosen adult
to experience the
graciousness of history. We will be on
hand to pour, explain the nuances of a Victorian tea and
guide
you through the Nashua Historical Society’s Museums.
Reservations and payment are required by March 15.
Cost is
$10/couple with your reservation. Seating is limited.
King’s
Daughters and the Daughters of the American Revolution
Tuesday,
April 15, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Our April meeting will highlight both of these
outstanding historically based women’s groups in our
region.
Come and learn about their connection to the children
of Nashua, South Nashua Cemetery,
local reenactments and
history nation wide.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Nashua
Garden Club’s Annual Plant Sale
Saturday, May 17, 2008 – 9a.m.-2p.m
The Nashua Historical Society is pleased to host the members
of the Nashua Garden Club for this annual fundraising event.
The Abbot-Spalding House Museum and the Florence Speare Museum
will be open for tours.
See www.nashuagardenclub.org
for more information.
Manhole
Auction Day
Saturday, May 17, 2008– 1:30p.m.
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!
Members Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Make Your Own Sundaes after the election!
2008
Art Walk Nashua
Saturday, September 13, 2008 -12noon – 5:00p.m.
Puppeteer
Performing
The Abbot-Spalding House Museum will be one of the fabulous
stops on this year’s Art Walk. The Museum will be open
from 1p.m.-4p.m. See www.cityartsnashua.org for details and
tickets.
Story
Telling Puppets
2:00p.m.
The Florence Speare Museum with
Teresa Moler and Lois Amidon, members of the
Boston Area
Guild of Puppetry and Puppeteers of America
Covered Bridges of New Hampshire
Tuesday, September 16, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Presented to us by Glenn
Knoblock and made possible by a grant from the NH Humanities
Council.
While covered Bridges today are often viewed as
quaint relics of a simpler past, they were in fact the technological
marvels of the day in many New Hampshire communities. This
evening we will rediscover
covered bridges as a vital link
in NH’s transportation network for more than 100 years.
FREE & OPEN
TO THE PUBLIC
A History of Nashua: Wingate’s Pharmacy, a Family Tradition
Tuesday,
October 21, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Wingate’s Pharmacy, a 4th generation independent pharmacy
has been in downtown
Nashua since 1900!Dearborn and Gary Wingate
will share a wealth of family stories based
on caring for the
people of Nashua for 108 years!
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
A History of Nashua: Goodale’s Bike Shop
Tuesday, November
18, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Now located
in the buildings of the old Whitney Screw Company on Broad
Street, Goodale’s has had
multiple locations in Nashua
over the years. Brad Hill will be on hand to tell us about
all
the moves of this business that keeps many “on the
move”.
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday and Sunday, December 6 &7-
12:00 noon - 4:00p.m
The Abbott/Spalding House Museum is open in full holiday regalia
for the Nashua Symphony House Tours.
Saturday, December 13. 2008- 12:00 noon
Member’s
Holiday Party
Check out the Nashua Historical Society’s changing exhibit
case at Nashua’s City Hall
and a new exhibit at P.M. MacKay in the Mill House.
