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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Big Valley

Season 26 Episode 1 | 1 hr 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

 

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

Chestnut Ridge

Season 27 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

 

Somerset

Somerset

Season 20 Episode 2 | 52 min

Volunteer storytellers from Somerset, Pa. 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. Watch »

Aired 10/22/15

 

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