Cruise In to the Wright 2026 – Know Before You Go!
The Wright Museum’s 13th annual Cruise In to the Wright is coming up this Saturday, August 15th, 2026! Read on for all the information you might need: Antique Vehicle Registration: […]
The Storyteller Behind the Glass: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Wright Museum Curator Justin Gamache
Picture a museum curator, and you might imagine someone in white cotton gloves, alone in a hushed vault, turning a rare artifact over in the dim light. There is a […]
Special Presentation on “Scouting in WWII”
The Wright Museum is excited to offer a special presentation on the history of Scouting in WWII this August. On Friday, August 7 at 2pm, Eagle Scout and Wright Museum […]
From Powder, Planks, and Periscopes: New Hampshire’s Road to a World War II Shipyard Powerhouse
Shipyard Powerhouse On a cold January morning in 1944, the quiet along the Piscataqua River shattered with the sound of whistles, hammers, and cheering. At Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, thousands of […]
Scouting in World War II: The Merit of Messengers
“We Too, Have a Job To Do” Dr. James E. West, Chief Scout Executive, Boy Scouts of America, Scouting Magazine, January, 1942 October 12, 1942 – Columbus Day. With their […]
USS Greene Ship’s Bell Dedication
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, the museum will host a special ceremony to dedicate a new display featuring the original ship’s bell from the USS Greene. The display honors the […]
Scouting in World War II: The Greenest Generation
“From our farms and gardens, as well as from our mines and factories, come the munitions of victory.” Paul V. McNutt, Director of Defense, Health, and Welfare Services. Paul V. McNutt […]
Codebooks and Ghosted Sailors: The Story of U-505
The men in the water thought the Americans would shoot them. They had just scrambled off the sloping deck of a sinking U-boat, flinging themselves into the warm Atlantic swells […]
Wright Museum Hosts Civil Air Patrol Exhibit Ceremony
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the New Hampshire Wing of Civil Air Patrol proudly celebrated the grand opening of the exhibit, “Always Vigilant: Civil Air Patrol from WWII Through Today”. […]
The Strangest Battle of World War II: The Defense of Castle Itter
In May 1945, American soldiers, German Wehrmacht troops, and French prisoners of war joined forces to defend an Austrian castle, Castle Itter from the Waffen-SS. A Castle, Unlikely Allies, and […]
Wright Museum to Host NH State Police Bomb Squad Presentation on Identifying Potentially Dangerous War Souvenirs
Wolfeboro, NH — May 1, 2026 — As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, many families are revisiting heirlooms passed down through generations. Among these […]
Wright Museum Presents a Special Exhibit on Civil Air Patrol in 2026
The Wright Museum is pleased to present a new special exhibit for its 2026 season. Highlighting the vital and historic role of Civil Air Patrol (CAP), “Always Vigilant: Civil Air […]
