Wright Museum to explore ‘Mementoes’ of World War II in Shaped by Conflict
Originally scheduled for May and June of this year, Shaped by Conflict is an exhibit that will instead take place next year due to the coronavirus pandemic, a delay staff […]
Troop #2271 pays a visit to The Wright
Recently, Maine-based Girl Scout Troop #2271 visited the Wright Museum of World War II in Wolfeboro, an occasion that Co-Leader Amy Capone Muccio said was thoroughly enjoyed by all the […]
Walkway completed for Remembrance Garden
With a gift from Sandown, NH resident Dan Marrone, the Wright Museum of WWII now has a walkway that leads to its Remembrance Garden, a public space with plantings, granite […]
All ‘Spies & Sweethearts’ for Wright Museum Volunteer
For volunteer Linda Shenton Matchett, a big part of her joy in time spent at the Wright Museum of World War II in Wolfeboro is the interaction with visitors. “Many […]
Baseball and WWII
With the 2020 baseball season finally underway, here’s a special look at some of the baseball related items in our collection! In the 1940’s baseball was the most popular sport […]
Work begins to build Remembrance Garden walkway
Honoring all those who have served, the Wright Museum’s Remembrance Garden will soon have a walkway that leads to it, a development made possible by a donation from Dan Marrone. […]
Victory Garden Basics: Part 2
This guest article was prepared by Master Gardener Christin Kaiser. Christin is a volunteer at the Wright Museum, lending her expertise to our working Victory Garden and various other projects. […]
Superheroes Go To War
World War II was a life-changing event for Americans. Everyone did whatever it took to support the war and defeat Hitler and his Italian and Japanese allies. Men and women […]
Toys in Wartime: How Parents Provided Homemade Toys for Their Children During WWII
When manufacturing in the United States went from peacetime to wartime production during World War II, materials like rubber, steel, and plastic became scarce or impossible to find for everyday use…
Virginia Hall: An American Agent in Britain’s Special Operations Executive
The insignia of the Special Operations Executive In America, women replaced men in businesses and factories during World War II. Others joined the military in units like the Women Airforce […]
Wright Museum Hosts Corporate Sponsor Night
On Tuesday, October 29, Wright Museum held an informal gathering at which Executive Director Mike Culver and Curator Justin Gamache provided a “Director’s Tour” for program and event sponsors. “It […]
Wright Museum of WWII to Participate in Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day
On Saturday, September 21, Wright Museum of WWII in Wolfeboro will offer free admission to visitors as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s 2019 Museum Day. Museum Day is an annual yearly […]