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The Nashua Garden Club and the Nashua Historical Society Join Forces for a special morning on May 17, 2025 from 8 am until Noon

One Day Only: Nashua Garden Club Plant Sale

It’s spring in New Hampshire and members of the Nashua Garden Club have been hard at work preparing for the club’s annual Plant Sale. Mark your calendar for this event on Saturday, May 17th, to get great plants at great prices and to gather new ideas for your gardens.

The sale will begin promptly at 8 AM and will run through noon on the grounds

of the Nashua Historical Society,

5 Abbott Street Nashua, NH, 03064.

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Rain or shine. Please note that only cash and checks will be accepted.

This sale is a great opportunity to expand your garden with healthy, local plants. Many have been attentively raised and nurtured by members of the Garden Club so you know that these plants are well suited to our New Hampshire growing conditions.

The club recommends that shoppers arrive early to score the widest choice of annuals, perennials, houseplants, vegetables, and herbs. The club’s accomplished gardeners, including several knowledgeable Master Gardeners, will be on hand to answer any questions and to help you pick the best plants for your sun, shade and mixed spaces.

 

Note that the fun doesn’t stop there!

Attendees can try their luck with the very popular ‘Gift Basket Raffle’

and try to win one of a wide variety of creative, themed gift baskets.

Bargain hunters will want to visit ‘Jean’s Gems’ garden-themed tag sale

to conduct their own treasure hunt for a fun selection of pots,

lawn ornaments, books and other gardening tools and supplies.

 

The garden club is proud to have partnered with the Nashua Historical Society for many years as the society lends its spectacular grounds as the venue for this event. The Nashua Historical Society's Gift Shop with t-shirts and other items.

Please stop in an purchase a Life Magazine from the 1960’s and 70’s which are for sale.

They make a great Father's Day present or birthday gift for someone born the year of issue.

 

 

 

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While there, check out the society’s scavenger hunt that will take place that day.

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This Plant Sale is the only fundraiser held by the Nashua Garden Club each spring. The funds raised go toward community educational and beautification projects including maintenance of Greeley Park’s Sensory Garden and the garden at the Humane Society for Greater Nashua. Additionally, the club extends invitations to members of the Nashua community to attend monthly club meetings and hear expert speakers, free of charge. And finally, the club’s annual holiday donations, provided to several local charitable organizations, are also financed by proceeds from this event. Plan to spend a pleasant morning supporting this civic minded organization and treat yourself at the same time. Come early to get the best selection.

 

Questions? You may email the Nashua Garden Club at nashuagardenclub@gmail.com

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On Sunday, June 22, 2025 from Noon - 3 pm, travel back in time on a tour of the Abbot-Spalding House,

former home of the "Father of Nashua" Daniel Abbot.

 

Bring your family, friends, or come on your own to see one-of-a-kind Nashua artifacts. Friendly guides will be on hand to answer questions.

$10 for non-members, free for members and/or active military and veterans,

as well as their families.

 

Located a 1 Abbott St, we are a Blue Star Museum.

 

Great news! There are two museums to tour.

The Speare Museum is free and open to the public on

June 22 from Noon- 3 pm, as well.

 

Located a 5 Abbott St, Nashua,

it is just next door to the Abbot-Spalding House.

 

Current Nashua exhibits include: World War II, Hat's Off, Frank M. Ingalls image collection, Frank Mooney's Nashua Underhill Edge Tools, and Disasters in Nashua's history. Don't miss the 1824 fire engine in our Nashua firefighter's room.

Free scavenger hunt, including prizes for children.

No need to register. Park for free in our parking lot

or along Abbott Street. See you soon!

The Nashua Historical Society
is a Blue Star Museum

Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.

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The 2025 program will begin on Armed Forces Day, Saturday,

May 17, 2025, and run through Labor Day, September 1, 2025.

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English Paper Piecing Quilt Class

Class Dates

Thursday, March 6, 2025, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Thursday, March 13, 2025​, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Thursday, March 20, 2025​, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Thursday, March 27, 2025​, 10:00 am-12:00 pm

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Where: Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum​

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Registration is closed.

Please email nashuahistorical@comcast.net

if you wish to participate in future classes.

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Start 2025 off with a burst of creativity! Come to the Nashua Historical Society and learn the craft of English Paper Piecing used to make quilts. The first class took place on Thursday, January 30th at 10am.

 

Subsequent classes (four total) will be determined based on the schedules of the participants. Currently we have three more spaces for this special opportunity.

 

For the cost, supplies, and more information, please email: nashuahistorical@comcast.net

Rotating Exhibits

Fairytales

 

Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum Library

On view through April 30, 2025

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Find fairytales in Nashua with Kids Into Drama, children's literature, dolls, and more!

The Humane Society for Greater Nashua

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On view at Nashua City Hall​

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The current exhibit is about the history of the Humane Society for Greater Nashua and the pet cemetery located there. Check out the exhibit for history, fun facts, and Humane Society events!

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Please visit The Nashua Historical Society’s changing exhibit case at Nashua’s City Hall!

The Abbot-Spalding House Museum is located at 1 Nashville Street, Nashua, New Hampshire.

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The Nashua Historical Society, Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum is located at 5 Abbott Street, Nashua, New Hampshire.

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Parking for both museums is available behind the Speare Museum or on the street.

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For more information, contact The Nashua Historical Society at 603-883-0015 or nashuahistorical@comcast.net

ADDRESS

5 Abbott Street

Nashua NH, 03064

OFFICE HOURS

 Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

The office is open 9 am to 4 pm

Speare Museum self-guided tours   from 10 am to 3 pm.

Abbot House tours by appointment.

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If Nashua schools are closed due to snow, the Society will also be closed. 

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