Fritz Wetherbee’s New Hampshire

The Stories of Walter Childes and Paul Leicester Ford

Thu, 28 May 2026 14:29:56 -0400

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.

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

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:26:00 -0400

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.

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

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:32:24 -0400

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.

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

Fri, 08 May 2026 16:57:10 -0400

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.

Dad's Electric Clock and First Bet at the Track

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:28:02 -0400

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.

The Franconia Bear Hunt and Minik Wallace

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:18:47 -0400

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.

New Hampshire's Villages (Not Towns) and the Lake Tarleton Club

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:29:36 -0400

Fritz Wetherbee says one of the state's most glamorous resorts used to be in Piermont. Plus, Fritz tells us more about some of the state's unincorporated areas.

Mica Mining and NH Town's Many Schools

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:48:22 -0400

Fritz Wetherbee says this New Hampshire town was once the mica capital of America. Plus, he tells us the story of a small New Hampshire town that once had half a dozen schools at one time.

Peyton Place's NH Origins & History of the Suncook River

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:11:07 -0400

Fritz Wetherbee tells us the story of the Suncook River's rich history. Plus, did you know the novel Peyton Place was written in New Hampshire?

Chase's Mill and Alstead's Two Worst Floods

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:19:44 -0400

Fritz Wetherbee shares stores from the Monadnock Region, including the history of Chase's Mill and two powerful floods in Alstead and their impacts.

The 1924 Olympic Gold Medalist and Robert Frost's NH Roots

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:58:38 -0400

Fritz Wetherbee tells us about a 1924 Olympic champion from New Hampshire. Plus, hear the story about Robert Frost's New Hampshire roots.

Portsmouth in 1635 and George Washington's Black Eye

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:30:58 -0400

Fritz Wetherbee paints of picture of what Portsmouth was like when early settlers arrived in the 1600s. Plus, how did George Washington get a black eye? Fritz tells us the story.

Binky Sears: Fern's Diary and The Dog That Got Away

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:35:42 -0500

Fritz Wetherbee shares tales of his pal, "Binky Sears," including a story about looking for photo albums and coming upon Fern's diary. Plus, "Binky" was dog-sitting once when that dog got away...

The First National Newscaster and Dinner with Bonnie Raitt's Father

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:16:12 -0500

Fritz Wetherbee shares a few personal stories, including one about the first national newscaster, whose name was Wetherbee, and the time Fritz shared a dinner with Bonnie Raitt's father.

The WMNF's Creator and the Covered Bridge over the Israel River

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:33:21 -0500

In this episode, Fritz Wetherbee shares stories from Lancaster, including one about John Wingate Weeks, who creates the White Mountain National Forest. In another story, Fritz tells us about the Israel River and the covered bridge standing over it.

Landaff's Connections to Hollywood and the Old Man's Biggest Advocate

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:53:01 -0500

Fritz Wetherbee tells us about Landaff's connections to the Academy Awards in the 1970s. Plus, learn about a key advocate of the Old Man of the Mountain, before and after its fall.

First Man to Fly Across the Atlantic and the Bridge Towed by Oxen

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:57:29 -0500

In this episode, Fritz Wetherbee tells of the first man to ever fly an airplane across the Atlantic Ocean. He came from Lyme, New Hampshire! Plus, Learn more about the Edgell Covered Bridge, which was made five and a half miles away and needed to be towed to its location by oxen.

The Lincoln Assassination Witness and Two Historic Libraries

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:42:20 -0500

Fritz Wetherbee shares the back stories behind two old libraries in the Lakes Region. Plus, learn about a statue that honors a Civil War hero from New Hampshire who also witnessed President Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

Benjamin Pierce and the man who read his own obituary

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:44:45 -0500

Fritz tells us about one of the great heroes of the Revolutionary War, Benjamin Pierce. Plus, learn more what happened in the spring of 1949 in Milford, where a funeral was held for a man who wasn't actually dead.

The Bell Family's 3 Governors and Rev. Henry Hartwell

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:11:20 -0500

Hear Fritz Wetherbee tell stories from the Merrimack Valley, including one about a family that produced three governorships and another about a local minister who liked to get in fistfights.

The Jailhouse Spring and the Old South Meeting House

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:49:48 -0500

Fritz Wetherbee shares stories from New Hampshire's Seacoast, including tales from Exeter, Hampton Falls, Hampton, Seabrook and Kingston.