(DURHAM--March 27, 2015) The essence of Peterborough is explored in the premiere episode of Our Hometown, NHPTV's new series, which airs Friday, March 27 at 8:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME. Peterborough's story includes those of the New England Marionettes, the Mariposa Museum, the Folkway, and Peterborough Marble & Granite Works, to name a few. Hosted by New Hampshire author and storyteller Rebecca Rule, the program is filled with fascinating stories of and by the people who make Peterborough a special place to live and work. Watch a preview here>>
"Our Hometown: Peterborough is the first in a series of in-depth and personal looks at the communities that make New Hampshire our home," explains producer Carla Gordon Russell. "We captured many more stories than could fit in the program, and they can all be watched online at nhptv.org/hometown."
Are you ready for your town or city to tell its stories for Our Hometown? Drop us a line at hometown@nhptv.org. Our next stop is Colebrook, and your town could be next! Our Hometown: Peterborough premieres Friday, March 27 at 8:30 PM on NHPTV PRIME, and will re-air at other times on both NHPTV PRIME & EXPLORE. Watch the program and all the stories online, anytime. Visit OUR HOMETOWN at nhptv.org/hometown
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