Our Hometown Milford

No one knows your hometown like you.

OUR HOMETOWN: MILFORD delves into the history of this Hillsborough County town that is nicknamed "the Granite town in the Granite State."

Residents living in this bustling town that sits along the Souhegan river tell of Milford's history and daily life.  The show recounts stories about the first African American woman to publish a novel and the rich history of the local granite quarries. Even the Town Hall clock has a story to tell.

Established: 1794
Location: Hillsborough County, Souhegan Valley
Population: 15,115
Name: Milford separated from neighboring Amherst in 1794. Like most towns named Milford in the United States, its name comes from the fact that it grew around a mill built on a ford—in this case on the Souhegan River.
Notable: Milford was a stop on the Underground Railroad for escaped slaves.
Try it: The town is known for its Pumpkin Festival which is normally held in early October.

Major Funding for OUR HOMETOWN: MILFORD Provided by: Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc., Cirtronics Corporation, AIRMAR Technology

Additional Support Provided by: Amherst Label, Inc., Trelleborg Pipe Seals Milford, Inc., Datron Dynamics, Inc. North American Distributor

Community Partners: The Town of Milford, Rick Holder & Hampshire Hills, Milford Historical Society


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Milford | Protecting Milford's Treasured Past

Milford | Protecting Milford's Treasured Past

Rita Carroll shares the origins of the Monson Center.

Milford | Teens on the Oval

Milford | Teens on the Oval

Peg Hatfield takes us for a cruise around the oval.

Milford | Phil's Old-Fashioned BBQ

Milford | Phil's Old-Fashioned BBQ

Phil Bouchard explains how he took hard times during 2008's economic downturn.

Milford | Music in Milford

Milford | Music in Milford

Amy Conley has been bringing music to Milford for 20 years.


Milford | The Milford Contra Dance

Milford | The Milford Contra Dance

Sandy LaFleur preserves an old New England past time.

Milford | Conservation in Milford

Milford | Conservation in Milford

Audrey Frazier works with the Milford Conservation Commission.

Milford | Winter Fun

Milford | Winter Fun

Peg Hatfield grew up at her father's popular ski hill, Twin Tows.

Milford | Milford's Family Farms

Milford | Milford's Family Farms

Stephen Trombly discusses the past, present and futures of Milford's farming community.

Milford | The Milford Drive-In

Milford | The Milford Drive-In

Barry Scharmett explains how he's bringing a retro night out into the 21st century.

Milford | Carrie Cutter

Milford | Carrie Cutter

Dave Palance tells the story of Carrie Cutter's scandalous tombstone.

Milford | Cake Creations

Milford | Cake Creations

Carole Whittier bakes up beautiful, elaborate and delectable treats.

Milford | The Hutchinson Family Singers

Milford | The Hutchinson Family Singers

Did you know Milford was once home to a family of global singing sensations?

Milford | Milford's Youth Theatre

Milford | Milford's Youth Theatre

Nancy Amato and Robin LaCroix discuss the magic of Milford's Youth Theatre.

Milford | Windows on West Street

Milford | Windows on West Street

Paul Joyce is the adviser for Milford High School's student-run restaurant.

Milford | A Song for Doug

Milford | A Song for Doug

Mike Dowd remembers how the town of Milford came together to help his family.

Milford | Souhegan Valley Food Co-Op

Milford | Souhegan Valley Food Co-Op

Michael Conley is passionate about bringing fresh, local food to his community.

Milford | The Firefighters

Milford | The Firefighters

Pip Adams has fond - and funny ? memories of his days keeping Milford safe.

Milford | The Conant House

Milford | The Conant House

Christine Doherty delves into the history of Milford's Conant House.

Milford | Getting Involved

Milford | Getting Involved

Jerry Guthrie offers a glimpse into Milford's near future with a sneak peek.

Milford | The Old Federal Hill Schoolhouse

Milford | The Old Federal Hill Schoolhouse

Mary Ann MacKay is here to teach us the history of the converted 19th century schoolhouse.

Milford | The Ice Harvest

Milford | The Ice Harvest

Pip Adams explains the arduous process of the ice harvest.

Milford | Moving to Milford

Milford | Moving to Milford

Jim Philbrick recalls how his favorite teacher changed his attitude about school.

Milford | Scaring Up Food for a Cause

Milford | Scaring Up Food for a Cause

Randy Koehler talks about a haunted house.

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Milford (Preview)

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