NASHUA – The Notable Nashuans: Voices from the Past Cemetery Tour will be held on May 4 from 1-3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua, 58 Lowell St.

This is a journey through Nashua’s history within the hallowed grounds of the 1835 Unitarian Universalist Church cemetery. Volunteer reenactors adorned in period attire will be stationed at nine select cemetery plots along each of the two available timed tour loops. At each location, attendees will experience poignant vignettes, spoken as if the dead were able to come back to life and share their stories with us. Designed and sponsored by The Nashua Historical Society, the tour aims to breathe life into the lives and legacies of Nashuans who played pivotal roles in shaping the city’s identity, from community leaders to unsung heroes.

The tour will be memorable for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Book your reservation soon, as tickets are limited. https://www.nashuahistoricalsociety.org/events or tickets may be purchased at The Nashua Historical Society.

Guests may select from one of two loops of nine reenactors, or both loops for a total of eighteen reenactors. The Nashuans represented in each loop are as follows:

Loop A: Mary Conant Shattuck, Parker Family, General John G. Foster, Leonard W. Noyes, Little Nathaniel, Daniel Abbot, Thomas J. Laton, Henry Leavitt and Anna Sterns.

Loop B: Albin Beard, Jeremiah W. White, Ira Gay, James Horace Hall, Sarah Perham, John M. Hunt, Charles H. Nutt, Joseph T. Greeley and Frank A. McKean.

Before entering the cemetery, guests may have time to examine some funerary items on display including an 1840s hearse, an antique Gleason table (used to keep the deceased’s body cool) and an antique transfer basket. Cemetery tour t-shirts will be available during the event for $20 each.

All reserved cemetery tour tickets are $15, regardless of age. For guests who purchase tickets online or with a credit card, there is an additional $3 ticket processing fee. Children 12 years old and younger may attend, but they must purchase a ticket and be accompanied by an adult. Tickets are transferable; guests may give your ticket to a friend. The rain date is May 5. There are no refunds.

To best enjoy the tour, guests must be able to stand for an hour or more, navigate uneven terrain, and manage steep stairs. The condition of the cemetery walkways requires guests to exercise caution and care. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. Guests are encouraged to dress for the weather and to wear proper footwear. In addition, there are no restrooms at the cemetery. Guests may use bathroom facilities at the Speare Museum, a half mile walk.

The Florence H. Speare Museum at 5 Abbott St. will be open for self-guided tours from 1-4 p.m. Funds raised by The Nashua Historical Society from this event will be used for the ongoing efforts to preserve the memory of Daniel Abbot, the “Father of Nashua.”

Special thanks to Actorsingers, Charlie and Tracy Hall, Davis Funeral Home, Landmark Dental Care, Rochette Funeral Home, The Unitarian Universalist Church of Nashua, and our wonderful reenactors and amazing volunteers.