Though the Historical Society was founded in 1870, this this beautiful museum was constructed in 1971-1972 through the generosity of the late Sceva Speare, a prominent business man. It was named in honor of his wife, Florence Hyde Speare. The museum contains a wealth of information regarding Nashua's origins, its evolution into a mill town in the 1800's, it's continued growth as a city, and as a leading manufacturing and technological center. Ever changing exhibits bring alive scenes of other eras, complete with authentic costuming, furnishings and accessories.