In the 1960s and 1970s Old Home Day (OHD) evolved into a bigger event, according to longtime Londonderry, NH resident Reed Clark. He emphasized that OHD had a “very little parade and very few booths.”

At Matthew Thornton school, boys and girls competed in egg races and spoon races. The youngsters competed in running races such as the 100-yard and 250-yard dashes, and two longer races. You can imagine the fun and excitement this involved!

Reed said proudly, “One year my four kids won all four events! There was a headline in the paper about it.”

Mary Tetreau

Old Home Day became an annual event that both newcomers and older town residents looked forward to eagerly each year. In 1971 the Londonderry Historical Society was host to historical societies from all over the state. This year, the Historical Society will again be offering visits to the Morrison House Museum free of charge from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 20th, for tours of the 1760 Morrison House, 1859 Parmenter Barn and c. 1840 Clark Blacksmith Shop. As they did last year, the Historical Society will again be hosting the 3rd New Hampshire Regiment on the grounds of the museum. The group will be conducting a colonial encampment which consists of pitched tents providing a cooking demonstration, military drills, cannon firings and possibly a doctor giving a demonstration all under tents. The drills and cannon firings will be happening throughout the day. The 3rd NH Regiment will also be marching in the Old Home Day parade.