A Woman in the Ranks – Deborah Sampson’s Revolution and Revelation

Long before women were allowed to serve openly in the military one determined Massachusetts woman disguised herself as a man and marched into history. Her bold risky and astonishing story comes to life this December at the Nashua Historical Society.

The Nashua Historical Society is pleased to invite the public to a special presentation A Woman in the Ranks: Deborah Sampson’s Revolution and Revelation on Tuesday December 9 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Doors will open at 6:30 PM.

Speaker Hailee Attorri appearing in period costume will share the remarkable true account of Deborah Sampson who disguised herself as a man to fight for American independence and ultimately became one of the nation’s earliest recognized female veterans. Attorri’s vivid storytelling promises an evening that blends history drama and the daring spirit of the Revolution. Lunenburg history teacher and Nashua Historical Society Director Attorri reports “I have been researching for this show since the summer time! The story is unbelievable and I have an amazing costume courtesy of Eliza Baxter.”

This free public program will be held in the comfortable library of the Florence H. Speare Memorial Museum located at 5 Abbott Street Nashua NH. The building is fully accessible and features padded seating an elevator large restrooms and a ramp leading in from the free parking area off Crescent Street. Refreshments will be served following the program.

This is a free non-ticketed event. No pre-registration is necessary. Donations are gratefully accepted. For more information please contact the Nashua Historical Society at [email protected] or 603-883-0015.

Special Drawing: Quilted Lap Blanket Raffle

Immediately following the evening’s presentation at 8:30 PM the Society will draw the winning ticket for a beautiful handcrafted lap quilt created and generously donated by Gail Pinet. Community members are encouraged to stop by the Society beforehand to purchase raffle tickets.

About the Nashua Historical Society Founded in 1870 the Nashua Historical Society is a volunteer-run independent non-profit dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of Nashua and its people. The Society owns and operates two museums in Nashua offering exhibits educational programs and community events. For more information call 603-883-0015 or visit the Society on the web at https://www.nashuahistoricalsociety.org/events or on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/events/1882438446010871/  

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