Our Hometown Wolfeboro
No one knows your hometown like you.
Residents living in America's “oldest summer resort” town tell Wolfeboro's history and daily life. OUR HOMETOWN: WOLFEBORO recounts stories about a baker with heart, a town that springs up on the ice, NH's first female State Park Manager, an artist whose childhood love of rocks shapes her future, a longtime local business that puts families first and the man the town is named after, English General James Wolfe.
Established: Granted October 5, 1759, settled in 1768, incorporated in 1770
Location: Carroll County, Lakes Region
Population: 6,300
Name: Named for General Wolfe, who was the hero of the Battle of Quebec
Notable: Known as the The Oldest Summer Resort in America,” it's still a popular vacation spot due to Lake Winnipesaukee (72 sq.m., 262 islands)
Try it: Visit one of the town’s many museums and enjoy activities on Lake Winnipesaukee
Major funding for OUR HOMETOWN: WOLFEBORO provided by The Penates Foundation, McIninch Foundation & Huggins Hospital
Additional Support Provided by: Brewster Academy | GI Plastek Corp. | Maxfield Real Estate | Meredith Village Savings Bank | New Hampshire Magazine | The Village Players | The Wolfeboro Inn
Wolfeboro Community Partners: Kingswood Regional High School | The Town of Wolfeboro | Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce | Wolfeboro Historical Society | Wolfeboro Public Library | Wolfeboro Trolley Company
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Wolfeboro | Love of Lake Winnipesaukee
Finding a passion for sailing.
Wolfeboro | Aunt Harriet
Keeping up with awhirlwind of a woman!
Wolfeboro | Brewster & Wolfeboro
Discovering a broader community.
Wolfeboro | The Village Players
A theater takes center stage.
Wolfeboro | Ice Storm '98
On patrol during the Ice Storm.
Wolfeboro | Abenaki Ski Area
So much fun in 200 vertical feet.
Wolfeboro | Welcome to Wolfeboro
What to do when visiting Wolfeboro.
Wolfeboro | Vista
Climbing to new heights.
Wolfeboro | New Hampshire Boat Museum
A working boat museum.
Wolfeboro | History of Wolfeboro
Looking back at Wolfeboro's history.
Wolfeboro | Farming in Wolfeboro
Putting down roots and taking up farming.
Wolfeboro | Chasing Rainbows
A theater production that hits home.
Wolfeboro | Dedication to Sport
Pushing a wintery passion.
Wolfeboro | Raging Storm
Surviving a storm on Lake Winnepesaukee.
Wolfeboro | Stamp Act Island
Preserving a natural treasure. Photo Credit JIM WHALEY.
Wolfeboro | A Community Rallies
A town takes a stand.
Wolfeboro | Brewster Academy
A school on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee.
Wolfeboro | Generations Coming Together
A center brings all ages together.
Wolfeboro | Small Town Trouble
Caught red-handed.
Wolfeboro | Pillars of Wolfeboro
Meet some of Wolfeboro's fine upstanding citizens.
Wolfeboro | Natural Inspiration
Painting from nature.
Wolfeboro | Covering Wolfeboro
A multi-media town.
Wolfeboro | Coming Back to Wolfeboro
Growing up and coming home.
Wolfeboro | Unity in Community
Wolfeboro residents come together.
Wolfeboro | Perform It! Young People's Stage Company
Setting a stage for young performers.
Wolfeboro | Pinckney Boathouse
Built to last.
Wolfeboro | Brewster & Wolfeboro
Discovering a broader community.
Wolfeboro | Growing Up in Wolfeboro
From New York to New Hampshire.
Wolfeboro | Hurricane '38
The hurricane hits Wolfeboro.
Wolfeboro | The Wright Museum
Contributions on the home front and battle fields made by World War II-era Americans.
Wolfeboro | Abenaki Water Ski Club
Competing on Wolfeboro's back bay.
Wolfeboro | The Nick
A field of dreams for everyone.
Wolfeboro | Dancing in Wolfeboro
Dancing with heart.
Wolfeboro | Pickering House
Rennovating history
Wolfeboro | Loving Wolfeboro
Falling in love with a community.
Our Hometown Celebration (Preview)
This special edition of Our Hometown celebrates the first four towns in the series.
Wolfeboro | Abenaki Ski Area
So much fun in 200 vertical feet.
Wolfeboro | Stamp Act Island
Preserving a natural treasure. Photo Credit: JIM WHALEY
Wolfeboro | Aunt Harriet
Keeping up with a whirlwind of a woman!
Wolfeboro | Ice Storm '98
On patrol during the Ice Storm with Wolfeboro Police.
Wolfeboro | The Village Players
A theater takes center stage.
Wolfeboro | Farming in Wolfeboro
Putting down roots and taking up farming.
Wolfeboro (Preview)
Stories about life in Wolfeboro, as told by the town's residents.
Project Overview
No one knows your hometown like you.
