Here are some photos of the great fireworks! Thousands enjoyed the fireworks by the high school on Friday night.
The “Souled Out” band rocked the joint with their great music.
The weather was ideal for watching fireworks.
Thanks to Steve Young for taking these photos.
Written by
Mary Tetreau
Fireworks Princess
The enormous trophy is handed over from the firefighters to the police!
Police Chief Joe Ryan with new officer Bettencourt, an outstanding addition to the team.
Three boys enjoyed the game.
The Police Team celebrates with their new trophy! Look how big it is!
Here a policeman’s daughter helps out with the trophy!
Mom and kids are huge fans!
Written by
Mary Tetreau
Softball Star
Londonderry’s observance of its 108th consecutive Old Home Day dates back to the tradition begun by Gov. Frank Rollins in the late 19th century. As reported in the archives of the Library of Congress, Gov. Rollins proclaimed in 1897, “I wish that in the ear of every son and daughter of New Hampshire, in the summer days, might be heard whispered the persuasive words: “Come back, come back!” Do you not hear the call? What has become of the old home where you were born? Do you not remember it — the old farm back among the hills, with its rambling buildings, its well sweep casting its long shadows, the row of stiff poplar trees, the lilacs and the willows?”
Click HERE for the full column in the Derry News by Londonderry’s Tom Dolan
The 2019 Old Home Day Brochure is available for downloading. Keep checking for more updates as more events and booths are finalized.
This year the theme for the 120th Old Home Day Celebration is "300 Years of Family and Friends." The winning entry came from Ms. Murphy's 4th Grade Class at South School.