One hundred and fifty acres of free land was promised to any family that settled in Wolfeboro. After nearly a decade, seven families did establish homesteads in the community and one of the seven original homes still sits on the hill of North Main Street.

The summer home of Colonial Governor John Wentworth built in 1770, was the first country estate in northern New England, and Wolfeboro soon thereafter proudly claimed itself as The Oldest Summer Resort in America.

With the modernization of transportation, the Wolfeboro Railroad literally brought its first summer residents and their guests to the banks of Lake Winnipesaukee and Wolfeboro Bay in 1872. The first passengers witnessing majestic Wolfeboro Bay quickly encouraged friends and family to make Wolfeboro their next summer resort destination - a tradition that continues today.

The 2010 publication is a commemorative edition to honor our heritage. Happy Birthday, Wolfeboro - you are lookin' good!