Due to the Rains Last night. The Londonderry Town Common has about 1/2 inch of water in some spots. The Concert Sponsered by the Old Home Day Committee and the Londonderry Clergy has moved to to St. Judes Church near the corner of Litchfield and Mamoth Road (Rt 128).
Police and Fire Softball Game Matthew Thornton Field 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Concert on The Front Lawn of the High School Featuring “Souled Out” 7:00 – 8:30 pm
Fireworks 8:30
The celebration promises to provide some good old-fashioned fun for past and present residents of all ages. Events and activities such as band concerts, a kids’ night, fireworks, a parade, a 5-kilometer road race, a baby contest, pony rides, children’s games and a family-orientated atmosphere makes this a special hometown celebration.
The volunteer committee has been planning Londonderry’s 107th celebration since September 2005. The event attracts more than 10,000 people. The ever-growing popularity has seen the event grow from a one-day celebration.
The event promises to provide some good old-fashioned fun for all ages. The event kicks off with our Senior concert on Wednesday, Thursday is Kidz Night, Friday are the fireworks and an outdoor Concert, Saturday is the big day with a 5k road race, baby contest, one of the largest parades in New Hampshire..
…and family-oriented atmosphere makes this a special hometown celebration.
Londonderry – Old Home Day in 1955 was a straightforward affair. Needless to say, Batman never made it.
“The exhibit of antiques and flowers at the Grange Hall and the tour of Londonderry will take place Saturday, August 27, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.,” one press account reads.
The next day, there was a townwide church service at 10:45 a.m., followed by a potluck lunch. Cold drinks provided, bring your own table service.
Originally conceived in 1899 by then-Gov. Frank Rollins, Old Home Day was created to encourage those who had moved out of New Hampshire to return home and renew friendships with former neighbors.
Since its modest beginnings, Old Home Day in Londonderry has since evolved into a nearly weeklong celebration that, while still encompassing tradition, now takes on a contemporary sheen.
This year’s celebration also honors resident Hank Peterson, the longtime maple sugar and syrup producer, who will take his place of honor as the Old Home Day Grand Marshal for 2006’s parade, set for Saturday.
The Derry News honors Londonderry’s longtime tradition of bringing its community together and offers a special pull-out supplement with Old Home Day information, booth listing, schedule of events, and everything our readers need to know about Old Home Day.
LONDONDERRY – Tonight’s barbecue and concert for seniors opens the five-day festivities for the 107th Old Home Day. The barbecue is at 5:30 p.m. at Lions Pavilion on Mammoth Road, and the concert is on the Common at 7 p.m.
Events like Old Home Day help market a town and its civic organizations, but they also set the stage for residents to meet their neighbors, organizers say.
LONDONDERRY – The kickoff to Old Home Day is just two days away, but a familiar part of the pre-celebration is still missing from town.
The following is the official booth layout for Saturday on the Londonderry Common
Click HERE for a booth map in PDF format
Click HERE for the booth map in JPG format
| American Legion Post 27 | 31 |
| Ameriprise Financial | 39 |
| Bank of America | 7 |
| Blue Seal Feeds, Inc. | 5 |
| Boyscout Troop 426 | 49 |
| Carlson Real Estate | 63 |
| Christian Followship Baptist Church | 52 |
| Christian Followship Baptist Church | 53 |
| Coffee with the Councilors | 6 |
| Coldwell Banker | 42 |
| Cub Scout Pack 605 | 43 |
| Derry Community Care Givers | 59 |
| Derry News | 61 |
| Discovery Toys, Inc. | 50 |
| Domino’s Pizza | 9 |
| Etz Hayim Synagogue | 41 |
| Fire Department | 69 |
| Fire Department | 70 |
| First National Bank of Ipswich | 58 |
| Friends of Londonderry Hockey | 2 |
| Friends of Londonderry Hockey | 3 |
| Friends of Londonderry Hockey | 4 |
| Friends of Music | 44 |
| Friends of the Leach Library | 67 |
| The House of the SamuraiI | 57 |
| Indian Pathfinders | 13 |
| Knights of Columbus #10488 | 14 |
| Knights of Columbus #6949 | 10 |
| Londonderry Alert | 60 |
| Londonderry Baptist Church | 62 |
| Londonderry Blue Lions Cheerleading | 54 |
| Londonderry Christian Church | 45 |
| Londonderry Comforts | 28 |
| Londonderry Democratic Committee | 37 |
| Londonderry Panthers | 15 |
| Londonderry Panthers | 16 |
| Londonderry Panthers | 17 |
| Londonderry Panthers | 18 |
| Londonderry Panthers | 19 |
| Londonderry Panthers | 20 |
| Londonderry Police Department | 68 |
| Londonderry Republican Committee | 27 |
| Londonderry School District/LEO | 24 |
| Londonderry Trailways | 36 |
| NH Condo Connection | 40 |
| Nutfield Publishing | 47 |
| Nutfield YMCA | 30 |
| Old Home Day Committee | 48 |
| Oxford Learning | 1 |
| Parkland Medical Center | 34 |
| Parkland Medical Center | 35 |
| Prudential Verani Realty | 32 |
| Saint Peters Church | 38 |
| Senior Citizens Inc | 26 |
| Shaws | 56 |
| Speedseed Hydroseed & Landscape | 46 |
| St Mark’s Church | 23 |
| St. Mary’s Bank | 51 |
| Flying Tigers | 33 |
| Sweetest Memories | 22 |
| Tae Kwon Do Karate Club | 21 |
| The Elliott | 64 |
| The Elliott | 65 |
| The Elliott | 66 |
| The Learning Stop | 11 |
| The Learning Stop | 12 |
| Uncle Benz Ice Cream | 55 |
| Union Leader | 8 |
| Walgreens | 29 |
Tuesday was a busy day on the common, you would think something special was going to happen…
The grass was mowed, the firemen, (my favorite kind of men) put up the “lost, but now its found” bunting. Shady Hill made the Bandstand a little more shady (make that a lot more) and ImageAbility popped in with posters and displays.
By the way the posters and displays show the $1000 sponsors, very little room left this year! If you get a chance say thank you for supporting our great community Londonderry, New Hampshire.
The list of all the sponsors can be found HERE
OHD answer Pup
Danville Old Home Day Committee is seeking area vendors for the Old Home Day celebration to be held Saturday, August 26th at the Danville Elementary School. 10’x10’ spaces are available for $10 each, and will be available that day from 8:00am-3:00pm. (Vendor provides own table.) Spaces may be used for arts, crafts, yard sale items, etc.
Two days of events, celebrated in that unique New Hampshire way.
Click HERE for further info
OHD answer pup.
Click HERE for part 1
President’s Message
Another year of Old Home Week activities in New Hampshire has passed into history and we feel that the record is very satisfactory in view of conditions that have existed. A good number of communities held some fitting observance and in spite of the conditions caused by war the interest and loyalty to the cause was as good as ever. The restrictions on travel had the expected effect of reducing the number attending but we know many more would have come if it had been possible.
The method of observing Old Home Week that seems to be gaining in favor is the Sunday observance. We believe more communities are having an Old Home Sunday service each year and this year we wish every church would dedicate one Sunday service to the observance of Old Home Week. There are also many family reunions throughout the year and these are very appropriate as an Old Home Week observance. The Granges in New Hampshire have done much to promote Old Home Week and we are pleased to note their continued interest in the work.
As long as the dark clouds of war hang over our land we can only hope to continue about as we have done for the past year. We wish to extend our thanks to the churches and Granges and the many interested citizens who have contributed to the proper observance of Old Home Week in 1942 and urge continued support in the future.
The annual meeting for 1943 will be held in Concord on Monday, June7, ant 10:30 A. M. and we wish every local Old Home Week Association could be represented. Remember that our responsibility is greater than ever till peas shall return.
Arthur W. McDaniel, President
To be continued shortly by the Old Home Day Pup this historic look at Old Home Day in 1942 come from historic records. Londonderry, New Hampshire has held Old Home day for 107 consecutive years.
The OHD Answer Pup will be taking a look at a different time over the next few weeks. Londonderry has held Old Home Day for 107 consecutive years.
The annual meeting was held in the General Committee Room in the State House at 10:30 in the morning. Arthur W. McDaniel the president of the association was the chair today. A prayer was offered up by A.L. Felker. The meeting was not very well attended since the restrictions on the use of automobiles was in place.
Officers were elected and the first order of business regarding the authorization of radio addresses was approved and the President and Secretary clearly instructed to arrange for these to be created.
At this time it was about 10:45 in the morning Monday, June 3rd 1942
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.