Our Hometown Stratham
No one knows your hometown like you.
OUR HOMETOWN: STRATHAM presents stories about life in Stratham, New Hampshire, told by those who live in, love and know their town. The program delves into the history of this Rockingham County town that is perhaps best known for Stratham Hill Park, its fair and farming bounty. The show recounts stories about the Town Hall fire and how it gave rise to a hero, setting up for the Stratham Fair, the strange meeting of a cow and a president, the origin of Frying Pan Lane, and a local dulcimer maker.
Established:1631
Location: Rockingham County, Seacoast
Population:7,285
Name: Named in honor of the Streatham family
Notable: Businesses Timberland Company and Lindt Chocolate; Gov. Mitt Romney officially declared his bid for president in 2011 in Stratham
Try it:Walking and biking trails at Stratham Hill Park, Stratham Fair, bounty of farms and farm stands
Learn more: Stratham at 300: How a Rural New Hampshire Town Became One of America's Best Communities by Craig Brandon
Major funding for OUR HOMETOWN: STRATHAM provided by Samuel P. Hunt Foundation & McIninch Foundation
Additional Support Provided by: Douglas & Stella Scamman, Robert Ortins & Scott Earwood of Edward Jones Stratham, Vivian B. Treat, Rebecca Mitchell, Scott & Gail Sudduth, Lucy H. Cushman, Steve & Ann Nassoura, Joseph K. Simeone and Gerry S. Weidema, Joe & Patty Lovejoy, Mary Smyk, Sherrill & Barry Watkins, Dave Emanuel, Dick Swett, Patrick F. Abrami, Mildred Reid, Dave & Joanne Ward, Paul Lepage, Wiggin's Egg Service, Wallace & Marlene Stuart, Eastern Burger Company
Stratham Community Partners: Stratham 300th Anniversary Committee, Cooperative Middle School, Stratham Historical Society, Stratham Memorial School, Stratham Parks & Recreation, Town of Stratham, Wiggin Memorial Library
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Stratham (Preview)
Our Hometown: Stratham presents stories about life in Stratham.
Stratham | Gift from a Poet
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Pat Parnell.
Stratham | Town's Playwright
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Emily Belanger.
Stratham | Stratham Life
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Cara & Logan Forest
Stratham | The Microburst
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Marty Wool.
Stratham | A Cow and a President
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Bruce Scamman.
Stratham | Farm Playground
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Young Irish Step Dancer
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Brigid O'Connor.
Stratham | Setting up the Stratham Fair
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Dave Emanuel.
Stratham | Childhood Memories
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Laid Back Interlude
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Samuel Lane
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Rebecca Mitchell.
Stratham | Stratham & Farming
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Becoming Part of Stratham
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | My First Town Meeting
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Patrick Abrami.
Stratham | Family Farm
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Pease Greeters
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Wiggin House
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Flossie Wiggin.
Stratham | Cow Crossing
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Stella and Doug Sca
Stratham | The Dulcimer
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Allan Batchedler.
Stratham | Stratham Hill Park
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Cantrece Forest.
Stratham | Field of Dreams
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Patrick Abrami.
Stratham | Farm Visit
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Cantrece Forest.
Stratham | Stratham Memorial School Garden
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Geri Denton.
Stratham | Setting a Political Stage
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Hometown Hero
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Lucy Cushman.
Stratham | Surprise on the Doorstep
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Patrick Abrami.
Stratham | Neighborhood Brew
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Joe Berwanger.
Stratham | Frying Pan Lane
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Georgiana Law.
Stratham | The Kenny Brothers Band
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Kid Fun
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Saltbox Farm
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Bob & Irma Goodrich
Stratham | Deciduous Brewing Company
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Jewell Family
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Flossie Wiggin.
Stratham | VeloKids
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Jeremy Forest.
Stratham | One Room Schoolhouses
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by John Goodrich.
Stratham | Blueberry Bay Farm
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Ron Laurence.
Stratham | Mistaken Identity
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by John Hutton.
Stratham | History of a Building
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Pat Sapienza.
Stratham | Eagle Scout
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Joey Winslow.
Stratham | Memories of Stratham
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Flossie Wiggin.
Stratham | Beara Irish Brewing Co.
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Business Inspiration
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.
Stratham | Beloved Teacher
This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Charlie Nutbrown.
