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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Our Hometown: Stratham presents stories about life in Stratham.

Stratham | Gift from a Poet

Stratham | Gift from a Poet

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Pat Parnell.

Stratham |  Field of Dreams

Stratham | Field of Dreams

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Patrick Abrami.

Stratham | Frying Pan Lane

Stratham | Frying Pan Lane

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Georgiana Law.


Stratham | The Kenny Brothers Band

Stratham | The Kenny Brothers Band

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Farm Visit

Stratham | Farm Visit

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Cantrece Forest.

Stratham | Stratham Memorial School Garden

Stratham | Stratham Memorial School Garden

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Geri Denton.

Stratham | Setting a Political Stage

Stratham | Setting a Political Stage

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Stratham Life

Stratham | Stratham Life

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Cara & Logan Forest

Stratham | The Microburst

Stratham | The Microburst

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Marty Wool.

Stratham | A Cow and a President

Stratham | A Cow and a President

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Bruce Scamman.

Stratham |  Farm Playground

Stratham | Farm Playground

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Young Irish Step Dancer

Stratham | Young Irish Step Dancer

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Brigid O'Connor.

Stratham | Hometown Hero

Stratham | Hometown Hero

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Lucy Cushman.

Stratham | Surprise on the Doorstep

Stratham | Surprise on the Doorstep

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Patrick Abrami.

Stratham | Neighborhood Brew

Stratham | Neighborhood Brew

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Joe Berwanger.

Stratham | Kid Fun

Stratham | Kid Fun

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Saltbox Farm

Stratham | Saltbox Farm

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Bob & Irma Goodrich

Stratham | Deciduous Brewing Company

Stratham | Deciduous Brewing Company

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Jewell Family

Stratham | Jewell Family

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Flossie Wiggin.

Stratham | VeloKids

Stratham | VeloKids

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Jeremy Forest.

Stratham | One Room Schoolhouses

Stratham | One Room Schoolhouses

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by John Goodrich.

Stratham | Blueberry Bay Farm

Stratham | Blueberry Bay Farm

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Ron Laurence.

Stratham | Mistaken Identity

Stratham | Mistaken Identity

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by John Hutton.

Stratham | History of a Building

Stratham | History of a Building

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Pat Sapienza.

Stratham | Eagle Scout

Stratham | Eagle Scout

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Joey Winslow.

Stratham | Memories of Stratham

Stratham | Memories of Stratham

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Flossie Wiggin.

Stratham | Family Farm

Stratham | Family Farm

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Pease Greeters

Stratham | Pease Greeters

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Wiggin House

Stratham | Wiggin House

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Flossie Wiggin.

Stratham | Cow Crossing

Stratham | Cow Crossing

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Stella and Doug Sca

Stratham | The Dulcimer

Stratham | The Dulcimer

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Allan Batchedler.

Stratham |  Stratham Hill Park

Stratham | Stratham Hill Park

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Cantrece Forest.

Stratham | Town's Playwright

Stratham | Town's Playwright

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Emily Belanger.

Stratham | Setting up the Stratham Fair

Stratham | Setting up the Stratham Fair

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Dave Emanuel.

Stratham | Childhood Memories

Stratham | Childhood Memories

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham |  Laid Back Interlude

Stratham | Laid Back Interlude

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Samuel Lane

Stratham | Samuel Lane

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Rebecca Mitchell.

Stratham | Stratham & Farming

Stratham | Stratham & Farming

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Becoming Part of Stratham

Stratham | Becoming Part of Stratham

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | My First Town Meeting

Stratham | My First Town Meeting

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Patrick Abrami.

Stratham | Beara Irish Brewing Co.

Stratham | Beara Irish Brewing Co.

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Business Inspiration

Stratham | Business Inspiration

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham.

Stratham | Beloved Teacher

Stratham | Beloved Teacher

This story was told during the production of Our Hometown: Stratham by Charlie Nutbrown.



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