
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.
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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.

Wolfeboro, NH — May 1, 2026 — As the nation prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States, many families are revisiting heirlooms passed

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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
2025 Festival of Trees
Visit the Festival of Trees website to learn about this event.