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Program Archives
Couldn’t attend a program live? Want to revisit a favorite story — or discover one you missed?
Our Programs & Community Sharing Archives feature recorded interviews and presentations from past HTHS programs, thoughtfully preserved and available to watch anytime.
Whether you live nearby or far from Hampshire, click, sit back, and enjoy a visit to the Hampshire you remember — or one you may be discovering for the first time.
Memories, Lessons, Best Advice from Hampshire Seniors
A reflective program capturing favorite memories, life lessons, and advice from Hampshire seniors. Pat Dumoulin, Orris Ruth, and Leroy Getzelman share stories from their life journeys, along with thoughtful insights and advice — with meaningful journal excerpts from Jim Dickson read by Bonnie Engel and Bill Swalwell.
Legacy Family | Gustafson
Cousins Mike and Steve Gustafson share stories and memories of their family history and growing up in Hampshire.
Legacy Family | Werthwein
A fascinating look at the Werthwein family, as Dr. Mary Reichardt, a genealogy expert, and her fourth cousin Kay Werthwein Irving share research and stories tracing the family back to 1534 in southern Germany near Stuttgart, where their name reflects a heritage of wine-making and “worthy wine.”
Veterans Remember Vietnam
A powerful and moving program sharing personal stories from the Vietnam era, as Duane Engel and Les Petersen reflect on their time in service, along with a letter from Jim Petersen and poignant excerpts from Dodging the Elephant, read by Bonnie Engel.
Flying Fighers of WW II
Louis Antonacci shares his lifelong passion for flying, starting with his personal story and leading into detailed accounts of flying WWII-era fighter planes — with flying stories beginning around the 53-minute mark.
Legacy Family | Allen
Step back in time as Jane Allen shares how Allen’s Corner Diner began in 1921, along with memorable and often hilarious stories from her childhood in Hampshire — including riding on the roof of the wrecker at just five years old.
Legacy Family | Conro
Interested in genealogy? Alan Conro shares a fascinating look at how the Conreaux family of France became the Conro family of Hampshire, tracing the roots, evolution of the name, and the journey of his family across generations.
Legacy Family | Dumoulin
A fascinating story of how the Dumoulin family farm grew into an extraordinary operation, as Pat Dumoulin and her sons, Pat and Mike, share their journey from simpler times to modern equipment and large-scale farming right here in Hampshire Township.
Laughter Stories
Encore! Enjoy hilarious stories by two of Hampshire’s most cherished icons, Tom Getzelman and Fred Rackow, as they share memories guaranteed to make you laugh.
1940’s and 50’s Memory Lane
Listen as John Fenzel, Andy Duchaj, and Dale Melms share stories, laughter, and a few unforgettable moments from growing up in Hampshire in the 1940s and 1950s — when life in a small town had its own pace, character(s), and charm.
History of Hampshire Churches
An engaging look at the history of Hampshire’s churches, with perspectives and memories shared by Dale Dopkins, Tom Getzelman, Roger Paddock, Jean Mayer, Marv Fell, and Larry Koontz — with John Fenzel chiming in from the audience.
Hampshire Dairy Farming
As it turns out, there’s a lot to say about dairy farming in Hampshire. Enjoy this walk down memory lane as Terry Henkel, Alan Conro, and Keith Paddock share personal experiences with dairy farming and the local milk factory.
Legacy Families | Getzelman, Herrmann, Seyller
A fascinating look at three of Hampshire’s legacy families — Getzelman, Herrmann, and Seyller — as Dr. Tom Getzelman, Jamie Herrmann, and Michelle Seyller Podkowa bring their family histories to life through stories, memories, and their deep connection to the community.