Our Town: Somerset

Volunteer storytellers from Somerset, Pa. came together for the 84th production in the Our Town series. Their stories capture the rich history of this friendly community. Watch as they share stories about the Mary S. Biesecker Public Library, the Fire and Ice Festival, beekeeping, Frederick Goeb’s Bible, The Laurel Arts center, and so much more. Find out what makes Somerset a GREAT hometown!

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Blue canoe resting on a lake shoreline with mountains in background.

Chestnut Ridge

Season 26 Episode 1 | 1 hr 16 min

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. Watch on the PBS App »

Aired 09/12/24

 

Selected landmark images from different towns featured in WPSU's Our Town series.

Here are some videos to help volunteers with their stories. Watch »

Posted on March 1, 2014

 

Penns Valley region

Volunteer storytellers from the Penns Valley area stories about The Grange, Old Gregg School, farms, monuments, artifacts, art, divining for graves, and so much more. Find out what makes Penns Valley a GREAT place to live. Watch »

Posted on September 15, 2016

 

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