Wolfeboro Living
 History
John Wentworth, New Hampshire's Colonial Governor over 200 years ago, chose to construct his summer home in Wolfeboro, making Wolfeboro America's first summer resort. Along the beautiful shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, Wolfeboro has recreational activities for all ages and sizes. The town was incorporated in 1787 and operates under the New Hampshire Municipal Finance Act and is administered by an elected five person Board of Selectmen and a Town Manager who is appointed by the selectmen. Annual town and school budgets are voted upon in March by the residents. Other annual community events are held throughout the year including the Summer Solstice Celebration in June, the Folk Festival in July, the Huggins Hospital Fair in August, Great Waters Music Festival in July-September, and the Scarecrow Festival in September-October. Local Museums The Libby Museum, established in 1912, is on the registry of national historic places. The Libby Museum features collections of natural history featuring an Abenaki Native American collection as well as a Governor Wentworth collection. The museum offers activities for all ages and has a special summer day camp program exclusively for children ages four and up. Various artists are also featured in the museum throughout the season. Other museums of interest include the Wright Museum and the New Hampshire Boat Museum. Medical Care Huggins Hospital serves residents living in the communities of the Eastern Lakes Region, including Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Tuftonboro, Alton, Madison, Sanbornville, Wakefield, Brookfield, Effingham, New Durham, Freedom, Ossipee, Tamworth, and Sandwich. Specializing in acute care, surgical, primary care, pediatric and critical care, Huggins Hospital is a private 55-bed not-for-profit community hospital that also partner's with some of the state's leading medical specialty practices including the New England Heart Institute of Catholic Medical Center, ENT Associates of New Hampshire, Frisbie Center for Cancer Care and Laconia Clinic Neurology & Urology. Recreation If you're looking to spend the day out at the park, head on over to The Nicholas J. Pernokas Recreation Park, known simply to locals as "The Nick." Sponsored by the Wolfeboro Area Recreation Association, The Nick supports local youth sports leagues such as Cal Ripken Baseball, Lakes Region Soccer Association, Abernaki Lacrosse and Pop Warner Football on 35 acres of land. In addition to the little league baseball and softball fields, soccer/field hockey/lacrosse fields and the six-lane outdoor track, The Nick also has two separate playground structures and hosts a yearly festival called NickFest, where residents can enjoy a day of food, fun, games and music. Attractions For a unique way to experience the beauty, sights and sounds of Lake Winnipesaukee, hop aboard the decks of the M/S Mount Washington, a wooden sidewheeler steamship. Cruises are usually offered from late May to October and depart from a number of ports including Weirs Beach, Wolfeboro, Alton Bay, Center Harbor and Meredith. Be sure to make plans for the evening on the M/S Mount Washington for this 230-foot long ship becomes a floating restaurant and nightclub, complete with a buffet dinner and live music. |
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