Londonderry Old Home Day

The dedication of the bandstand took place at 2:30 pm on August 22, 1976, during the Londonderry’s Bicentennial Old Home Day Celebration.

“Between the conception and the climax was a story of frustration, joy, despair, pride, thankfulness, and dedication not easily summed up.  Suffice it to say that with donations of materials, money, and labor, the project that was expected to be completed by Old Home Day in 1974 was finally dedicated in 1976.  When funds ran low someone came up with a donation, when materials ran out someone came forth with more.  A small but dedicated force of laborers put it all together.”(1)

Thanks to our citizens and Brian Farmer for his active effort to restore a part of Londonderry’s Old Home Day history with the completion of the Bandstand overhaul.  There is no doubt that the same story of frustration, joy and pride were active thoughts in the revitalization of this town structure.

Kathy Wagner

(1) History of Londonderry pub. 1977

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

Jackie Cox, an award-winning country & western singer and songwriter, will perform at two free concerts Aug. 19 and 20.

He will sing Sunday, Aug. 20 at 3 p.m., at a free concert on the Town common.

Cox’s songs include:

• I Love You Son
• Golden Fiddle
• Devil in My Rearview
• Saying Thank You is Not Enough (a tribute to men & women who serve our country)

Jackie Cox will also perform at a concert of Christian and inspirational music Sat. Aug 19 at 7 p.m. at St Jude Parish on Mammoth Rd.

Respectfully Submitted,
Mary Tetreau
Country & Western Fan

 Fireworks

 No fireworks this week, we wait for the big party on Friday Night of Old Home Day!

 Click HERE for the information page on the fireworks.

Every year we suffer the same problem and that is not enough booth space to meet the needs of all interested applicants.  This year the Old Home Day Committee has been forced to turn away many vendors that have participated for years and organizations that did not get their application to our committee before all of the space was sold out. This is a very popular event with well over 15,000 people now participating!  It is has been an established policy for over 10 years that booths are not reserved and that it is the responsibility of each individual organization or entity to be responsible for the reservation of their booth.  You must apply for and reserve your own booth, early in the year.  Booth registrations typically close about May first, but we may be full sooner than that.

Old Home Day is promoted as an old-fashioned traditional small town celebration, therefore, space allocation for local non-profit organizations and our local businesses are considered a priority over any profit entity. Otherwise, space allocation is provided on a first come basis. Not all commercial businesses are welcome to participate. The Old Home Day Committee shall retain exclusive right to reject any and all booth applications to maintain the integrity of this traditional old – fashioned community celebration.
Our website www.oldhomeday.com  is available 24 -7 365 days a year.  Be sure to get those applications in early!

Jackie Cox, a Texas native and award winning country western singer/songwriter will be featured at two free concerts August 19th and 20th in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Cox will perform a concert of Christian and inspirational music August 19th at 7:00 PM at St. Jude Parish on Mammoth Road. While the concert is free to the public, a “love offering” will be taken to help defray the costs associated with the performance and Cox’s ministry. He will also be featured on August 20th at a free concert to be held at the Londonderry Town Common, sponsored by the Londonderry Clergy Association, in conjunction with the Town of Londonderry’s Old Home Day Celebration at 3:00 PM.

Influenced by some of the greatest artist’s of our time such as James Taylor, Neil Diamond, Jim Croce and Allen Jackson, Cox delivers a heartfelt uncompromising message of Hope. His unique and acclaimed vocal style, complimented with a professional progressive Country sound, touches the hearts of audiences of all ages. His music and videos are being aired on Radio and Television Stations across the USA and overseas.

Cox received the 2005 Nashville Power Source Music Award, the 2005 CCMA Outstanding Achievement award, was nominated for the 2005 CCMA Male Vocalist of the Year and named the 2004 ACMA Artist of the Year just to name a few of the many awards and nominations he has received. Some of his award winning songs includes “I Love You Son”; “Golden Fiddle”, “Devil in My Rearview” and “Saying Thank You is not Enough” recorded in honor of the men and women who serve our nation.

Click HERE to view Jackie Cox online!

All booths are sold out for the 2006 Old Home Day Celebration. This includes nonprofit and for-profit booths.

Sorry if you missed getting a booth! Next year, sign up earlier.

Mary Tetreau
Booth Blogette

Hank Peterson has been chosen as the Grand Marshall for the 2006 Old Home Day celebration!

Hank is well-known for his sugar barn, where he makes maple syrup every March. During the sugaring season, you can see the pails that Hank collects the sap in, attached to maple trees. He is always happy to explain the process, and welcomes visitors.

We all thank Hank for his kindness and his continuing support of agriculture in Londonderry. He will be an outstanding Grand Marshall and will be getting tips from Reed Clark, last year’s Grand Marshall!

Mary Tetreau
Blog Editor

“Home Sweet Home” is the winning theme for the 2006 Old Home Day Celebration. All the fourth-grade classes of North School, working together, came up with this fantastic theme!

These hungry fourth graders will be rewarded by an ice cream or pizza party sponsored by the OHD committee and Principal Rich Zachilli of North School! Yum yum yum.

Many excellent themes, showing ingenuity and creativity, were submitted by the different fourth-grade classes in town. Thanks to all the fourth graders for participating!

Mary Tetreau
Blog Queen

The committee just wanted to remind everyone that we will be selecting the 2006 Old Home Day Celebration theme live on CTV on April 20th. Our fourth grade classes in all of elementary schools have a friendly competition to be this year’s winner. We will also be selecting our Grand Marshall and have many local citizens that we feel greatly deserve this honor.

Watch our daily news blog as the committee tries to update the site each day with new and interesting information.

Kathy Wagner
Old Home Day Chair