The observance of Old Home Day has been a long-standing New Hampshire tradition for over the past 100 years. It was started in 1899
by Governor Frank Rollins as an effort to remedy the decline of the small farming town by inviting former residents, friends and family
back to the GraniteState to make new acquaintances and renew old ones.
Londonderry is one a handful of New Hampshire communities
that have faithfully observed Old Home Day on the third weekend in August since 1899. The Town's volunteer Old Home Day Committee
has been actively planning Londonderry's 109th celebration since September 2007. The event attracts over 12,000 people and is scheduled
to begin on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 and finish Sunday, August 17, 2008. The five-day event promises to provide some good old-fashioned
fun for all; past and present residents of all ages, invited guests and relatives, anyone who is interested in experiencing a part
of Londonderry, New Hampshire. The Old Home Day Celebration starts with a concert for our Seniors and ends with a contemporary Christian
Concert on Sunday. Here are just a few of the exciting activities that are planned; concerts, fireworks, parade, 5k road race,baby contest, children's games, pie eating contest all geared to a home town traditionally family celebration. The 2008 Old
Home Day Committeee would like to invite you to come join us in this celebration of Londonderry.
