
Candy and World War II: Its Vital Role in Health and Hope
Around 2000 B.C., some enterprising Egyptian, Greek, or Roman first dipped a nut or fruit into honey—and an industry was born. The world never looked
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Around 2000 B.C., some enterprising Egyptian, Greek, or Roman first dipped a nut or fruit into honey—and an industry was born. The world never looked

In 2026, we will celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial, or 250th anniversary. At the Wright Museum, we are commemorating this milestone with our

If you made it to the Wright Museum of World War II for our 2025 season, then you know it was a season to remember!

For as long as the United States has existed, Americans have honored their military veterans. Those who fought in the Revolutionary War were given federal

Nine months after D-Day, on March 7, 1945, American soldiers encountered an unexpected opportunity roughly 14 miles south of Bonn, Germany. As Allied troops advanced

In October 1944, the United States and Japan engaged in the largest naval battle ever fought. Though it resulted in an American victory and the

If you thought August was a great month to visit the Wright Museum’s Tuesday night Lecture Series, you definitely don’t want to miss September. This

August was a notable month in World War II history, containing important military events and lasting cultural influences. Both abroad and at home, Americans were

Our Lecture Series is in full swing and full of exciting topics, authors, and discussions this month. It may be August in New Hampshire, but

“When we repeat the great pledge to our country and to our flag, it must be our deep conviction that we pledge as well our

This article is being published as part of a series related to the museum’s temporary exhibit From Spies to Satellites: The Cold War Era. The

This article is being published as part of a series related to the museum’s temporary exhibit From Spies to Satellites: The Cold War Era. The
2025 Festival of Trees
Visit the Festival of Trees website to learn about this event.