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Rochester History Podcast examines every day objects from our past

What do Fernald Hacketts Restaurant, the Milkman, the American Civil War, an old tavern on Rochester Hill, and the Rochester City Band all have in common? They are all part of Rochester’s history and all have interesting stories. Sit back and learn the rest of the story on all these subjects.

The Rochester Historical Society and Museum is located on Hanson Street. Visit www.rochesternh.gov/history for hours of operation, events, contact information, and to learn more about programming.

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