OUR HOMETOWN: STRATHAM PREMIERES IN SEPTEMBER

Stories About Stratham, Told by Those Who Know Their Town

- Free screening Friday, September 16 in Stratham - - Program Premieres on NHPTV PRIME 9/22 at 8 PM -(DURHAM, August 30, 2016) — The town of Stratham is featured in the newest episode of New Hampshire Public Television’s OUR HOMETOWN series, which will have its screening premiere at the Cooperative Middle School in Stratham September 16 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free event; RSVP at nhptv.org/events.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.The stories generously told for OUR HOMETOWN shed light on Stratham’s past and present. While it was not possible to include all 42 stories in the 30-minute program, everyone's story will be showcased at the screening premiere September 16 and available online.Produced in partnership with a community, each OUR HOMETOWN program engages residents and businesses in telling their hometown’s stories, which are then recorded and edited into a 30-minute television program for New Hampshire Public Television. All stories, as well as the program, are available at nhptv.org/hometown. The series is hosted by New Hampshire author and storyteller Rebecca Rule. The OUR HOMETOWN series premiered in 2015 with a focus on Peterborough, followed by a show about Colebrook. The series explores the vibrant culture, commerce, history and people of New Hampshire's towns and cities. Wolfeboro will be the next town featured in the series.OUR HOMETOWN: STRATHAM premieres Thursday, September 22 at 8 p.m. on NHPTV PRIME with multiple airdates on PRIME and EXPLORE and online at video.nhptv.org Learn more: nhptv.org/hometown or e-mail hometown@nhptv.org.OUR HOMETOWN: STRATHAM is supported by: Samuel P. Hunt Foundation; McIninch Foundation; Doug & 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

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