This tour is a journey through Nashua's history within the hallowed grounds of the 1835 Unitarian Universalist Church cemetery. Led by volunteer reenactors adorned in period attire, each of the two available timed walking tours invites participants to listen to the stories of nine individuals interred in selected cemetery plots. As attendees carefully travel from grave to grave, they will experience poignant vignettes, each shedding light on the lives and legacies of Nashuans who played pivotal roles in shaping the city's identity, from community leaders to unsung heroes.

The tour aims to breathe life into the past and to foster an appreciation of local history, by offering participants a glimpse into bygone eras while standing close to the resting places of those who came before. The Notable Nashuans Cemetery Tour will be memorable for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Book your reservation soon, as tickets are limited.

Tour A:

Mary Conant Shattuck

Parker Family

General John Gray Foster

Leonard White Noyes

Little Nathaniel

Daniel Abbot

Thomas J. Laton

Henry Leavitt

Anna Stearns

Tour B:

Albin Beard

Jeremiah W. White

Ira Gay

James Horace Hall

Sarah Perham

John M. Hunt

Charles H. Nutt

J.T. Greeley

Frank A. McKean

Parking: Parking is available across Canal Street at Margarita's Restaurant, City Lot End. Please use crosswalk to cross Canal Street.

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We are pleased to welcome guests over 12 years old; minor guests must have tickets and be accompanied by an adult.

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Caution: This tour is not wheelchair accessible

• Rough, steep terrain
• Uneven, steep stairs
• Slippery when wet
• To best enjoy the tour, guests must be able to walk/stand for a full hour

We highly recommend wearing proper footwear.​

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Also available at the event:

• Pre-tour look at an 1840s hearse
• T-shirts and NHS gift items available for purchase
• Ticket includes 1-hour tour and some extended cemetery access to a closed cemetery

Special Thanks: 

Actorsingers

Charlie & Tracy Hall

Davis Funeral Home

Landmark Dental Care

Rochette Funeral Home

The Nashua Historical Society is proud to partner with the Unitarian Universalist Church for this event. 

For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions document.