PBS to Showcase Milford on "Our Hometown" Show

MILFORD, NH - The town of Milford was featured in the newest episode of New Hampshire PBS' OUR HOMETOWN series last night.

This show features stories told by those who live in, love and know their town 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.

The series is hosted by New Hampshire author and storyteller, Rebecca Rule.

The stories generously shared for OUR HOMETOWN, shed light on Milford's past and present. While it was not possible to include all 40 stories in the 30-minute program, everyone's story will be showcased online at nhpbs.org/hometown, creating a historical archive of life in Milford.

Littleton will be the next stop in the series.

OUR HOMETOWN: MILFORD premiered on Thursday on NHPBS and will feature multiple airdates on NHPBS and NHPBS EXPLORE and online at video.nhpbs.org