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Wright Museum of World War 2
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Written by GOseacoast Tours
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NH HISTORY TOURS
We live in the midst of war with a "war president" and soldiers dying. But our
civilian lives are a far cry from those of the World War II generation. A unique
museum in the New Hampshire likes tells that story and tells it well. If you’ve
missed this historic site in your travels, pack up the kids and take a trip back
in time.
Wright Museum
77 Center Street, Wolfeboro, NH
Closed Nov - Jan
(603) 569-1217
Visit the official web site
The tank crashing through the brick wall is hard to miss. Just an hour from the
NH seacoast is one of New England's most unique museums. The Wright Museum is
a homage to everything related to the second World War. Exhibits, including the
new Time Tunnel display, focus tightly on the years 1939 to 1945.
 Housed in two connecting buildings, the museum is divided into domestic life
and war. A period plane hangs from the ceiling of the military wing above a working
Sherman tank. All the vehicles, from a half track to vintage ambulance are all
in working order and used in local parades.
The domestic section includes a number of family tableux. Visitors lean against
the railing, pointing out familiar items from their own lives. The building is
chock full of tools,, toys, posters, appliances and nostalgic items from the war
years. Big and military tunes play gently in the background. A 10-minute video,
narrated in part by TV-anchorman Tom Brokaw, orients new visitors.
The museum is ideal for families. Seniors can clearly show their grandchildren
what life was like in an era of blackouts, rationing, recycling, heartbreak and
victory. The museum is designed especially for large tours, including school and
veteran groups, and even has a period soda fountain that converts to a banquet
area.
We suggest that visitors should park at the Wolfeboro Chamber of Commerce, a
converted Victorian railroad station, and walk the scenic quarter mile path along
the river to the museum. That, and the scenic NH lakes, make for a great day trip.
--- JDR
Visit GOseacoast.com for hundreds more places to GO.
All photos and text by J. Dennis Robinson
Copyright © 2003 SeacoastNH.com. All rights reserved.
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