‘The Old Homestead’: How a 19th century play can still speak to us now

By: Rosemary Ford and Caitlin Agnew

Outlets: NHPBS

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 1,584

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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We’re here to talk about a passion project that is at the heart of film history, New Hampshire history and perhaps even the quintessential mystique of the wise Yankee farmer. It all starts with a 19th-century play, “The Old Homestead,” which eventually became a silent movie. It has a unique history and pedigree, and to tell us more about it we have two experts also with a unique history and pedigree. We have Keene State …

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