Our Town: Chestnut Ridge

Volunteers from the Chestnut Ridge area share stories of the local Quaker history, the lost children of the Alleghenies, Shawnee State Park, Singing Brook Farm, and more. Community pride is on full display in tales about the school district and athletics. Learn to stream on your home TV or device of your choice.

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Lewistown

Volunteer storytellers from Lewistown share stories from friends and neighbors that include Goose Day, canals, railroads, Juniata Terrace, service organizations, fine arts, and a 1920s grand movie theatre. Watch »

Posted on December 8, 2016

Big Valley

Season 25 Episode 1 | 1hr 27 min

Volunteers from the Kishacoquillas (or “Big”) Valley come together to share stories of Native Americans, the Amish, the Belleville Civic Club, the Reedsville revitalization, and more. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 09/07/23

Mount Union

Volunteers from the Mount Union area came together to tell stories about the CHAMP Dance Marathon, the community toolshed, Mount Union Art Guild, Kiwanis, Center for Community Action, and so much more! Watch on the PBS App »

Posted on June 6, 2019

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