Fritz Wetherbee’s New Hampshire

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WMUR and New Hampshire Chronicle present "Fritz Wetherbee's New Hampshire" -- stories about our beloved state as told through the lens of beloved storyteller Fritz Wetherbee.

  1. 2d ago

    Sir Samuel Cornish and the Presidential NH Towns

    Fritz Wetherbee shares a story about the man the town of Cornish is named after. Plus, Fritz tells us about the towns in the state that are named after presidents.

    16 min

  2. Jun 5

    Earthquake of 1814 and Naming Franklin

    Fritz Wetherbee tells us stories from the Lakes Region, including one about a significant earthquake that hit the region in 1814. Plus, many thought the city of Franklin should have a different name, Fritz says.

    15 min

  3. May 28

    The Stories of Walter Childes and Paul Leicester Ford

    Fritz Wetherbee shares the story of Walter Childes, who was an accomplished accountant and an accomplished meteorologist. Plus, hear from Fritz about Paul Leicester Ford, who Fritz says is perhaps the most famous person to ever own property on Stone Pond. In addition, Fritz shares more tales from the Monadnock Region.

    17 min

  4. May 22

    Franklin Pierce's Dad and NH Visits from George Washington, Andrew Jackson

    Fritz Wetherbee says former President Franklin Pierce's father was one of the most powerful governors in state history. Plus, hear more about important visits to New Hampshire from George Washington and Andrew Jackson.

    16 min

  5. May 15

    Great Bay's Maritime History and the Governors Born in Epping

    Fritz Wetherbee tells stories from New Hampshire's Seacoast, including the history of Great Bay. Plus, Fritz tells us about the governors born in the town of Epping.

    14 min

  6. May 8

    Binky Sears: The Elvis Impersonator and Something Binky Couldn't Unsee

    Fritz Wetherbee shares some of his favorite "Binky Sears" stories, including one about an Elvis impersonator and another about something Binky once saw that he couldn't unsee.

    15 min

  7. May 1

    Dad's Electric Clock and First Bet at the Track

    Fritz Wetherbee tells personal stories about something he did that was so bad he didn't dare tell his dad, and explains how he placed his first bet at the track at age 16.

    16 min

  8. Apr 21

    The Franconia Bear Hunt and Minik Wallace

    Fritz Wetherbee tells the story of how it took a whole town to kill a bear. And, Fritz tells about the connection between Arctic explorer Robert Peary, Minik Wallace and the town of Pittsburg.

    16 min
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WMUR and New Hampshire Chronicle present "Fritz Wetherbee's New Hampshire" -- stories about our beloved state as told through the lens of beloved storyteller Fritz Wetherbee.

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