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 | Natural Inspiration
Painting from nature.
Wolfeboro | Small Town Trouble
Caught red-handed.
Wolfeboro | Pillars of Wolfeboro
Meet some of Wolfeboro's fine upstanding citizens.
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 | Abenaki Water Ski Club
Competing on Wolfeboro's back bay.
Wolfeboro | The Wright Museum
Contributions on the home front and battle fields made by World War II-era Americans.
Wolfeboro | The Nick
A field of dreams for everyone.
Wolfeboro | Loving Wolfeboro
Falling in love with a community.
Wolfeboro | Pickering House
Rennovating history
Wolfeboro | Dancing in Wolfeboro
Dancing with heart.
Our Hometown Celebration (Preview)
This special edition of Our Hometown celebrates the first four towns in the series.
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 | Abenaki Ski Area
So much fun in 200 vertical feet.
Wolfeboro | Stamp Act Island
Preserving a natural treasure. Photo Credit: JIM WHALEY
Wolfeboro (Preview)
Stories about life in Wolfeboro, as told by the town's residents.
Project Overview
No one knows your hometown like you.
