
Life in America: On the Home Front During World War II
“They have given their sons to the military services. They have stoked the furnaces and hurried the factory wheels. They have made the planes and
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“They have given their sons to the military services. They have stoked the furnaces and hurried the factory wheels. They have made the planes and

“The USO served also in providing a channel through which more than a million civilian men and women were able to help effectively in the

“For those still in the United States, it was very difficult to celebrate. No matter where [people were located] during World War II, they were

“On our fighting front, there are no silent nights, but there are plenty of holy nights.” – Bing Crosby It’s difficult to be separated from

In November 1945, the world began to look past the active fighting of World War II and into the immediate future, starting a process of

“If the generation that fights today is to lay the foundations of which a peaceful world can be built, all of us who have seen

As we look back on the past year, the Wright Museum of World War II has had the honor of hosting some truly extraordinary exhibits

During World War II, the remote woods of New Hampshire concealed a small but significant piece of wartime history: a prisoner of war (POW) camp operational from 1944 to 1946.

On August 13th, the museum will be hosting a Day of Giving. Your contribution supports the Museum’s mission now and helps preserve its future impact.

It is with profound sadness that the Wright Museum of World War II reflects on the life of our founder’s widow, Carole Wright, who passed

Article published July 5, 2024: Despite Two Closures, NH’s Museums Continue to Rebound

In addition to July being the month we celebrate our 30th anniversary—and all the special anniversary events that will be available this month—we are truly
2025 Festival of Trees
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