The Nashua Historical Society

Mission:

To encourage the community to value the history of Nashua through a variety of experiences and by example, to demonstrate the Nashua Historical Society's commitment to community outreach and education.

Purpose:

Using sound management techniques, the Nashua Historical Society shall collect and preserve artifacts, properties, records and documents from Nashua, Nashville and Colonial Dunstable.

It strives to strengthen the organization's position in the community, to increase membership and to provide services to Nashua.

The Nashua Historical Society has acquired and maintains the Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum, dedicated in 1972 and the Abbot-Spalding House, built in 1802-1804 and purchased in 1978.
These museums with their collections are open to the public.

The Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum is open March through Thanksgiving weekend, Tuesday - Thursday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and by appointment.

The Abbot-Spalding House Museum is open per the calendar year and by appointment.

Please feel free to visit. In addition to the tours, the Nashua Historical Society offers research services, Nashua library access and other resources.