Greater Nashua

NASHUA – As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Nashua Historical Society recently honored the stories and sacrifices of colonists living in what was then Old Dunstable, Mass. “We’re highlighting the stories of people who are buried here,” said Historical Society Assistant Secretary Paula Lochhead during the Old Souls of the Old South Cemetery Tour on Sept. 6. “It’s our way of honoring Nashua’s deep connections to the American Revolution and sharing that history as part of the national REV250 commemoration.” The open concept tour featured reenactors throughout Nashua’s oldest cemetery representing those who pursued a life on the country’s northeastern frontier. One of these individuals was John Gardiner, played by Richard Yanco. Born in Philadelphia in 1866, Gardiner graduated from the Boston University School of ...