2010
July 2010
Tuesday 6 July 2010
Tue 6 Jul, 7 pm. Tuesday, July 6 at 7p.m. Vintage Gas Stations, 1910-1960 – John Warner & Mark Foynes, Wright Museum Take a drive down memory lane with this nostalgic look at an icon of the American roadside. Explore the gas station’s development and examine some vintage “petroliana” - as well as the architecture that helped define the landscape of 20th century America. In addition, we’ll discuss the recent history of Melvin’s Garage, a local landmark in Melvin Village. 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro 03894. Mark Foynes, Director, 603-569-1212. 5. The Wright Museum - [email][events]
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Tue 13 Jul, 7 pm. Tuesday, July 13 at 7p.m. Brian Moriarty, Vintage Snowmobile Collector The first snowmobile – a converted Model T - was made by Virgil White of W. Ossipee, N.H. In 1913 He patented his “Snowmobile,” selling complete units for $750 and conversion kits for $400. Recreational snowmobiling has since become a favorite pastime for thousands who traverse the Granite State’s snow-covered terrain each winter. 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro 03894. Mark Foynes, Director, 603-569-1212. 5. The Wright Museum - [email][events]
Tuesday 20 July 2010
Tue 20 Jul, 7 pm. Tuesday, July 20 at 7p.m. Those Who Served, Those Who Waited , Delores Stephens, Author & Museum Volunteer Dodie Stephens’ Those Who Served, Those Who Waited chronicles the experiences of dozens of WWII veterans and the loved ones they left behind. She is also the author of “Wright Moments” a regular column in the Wright Times and a devoted volunteer. 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro 03894. Mark Foynes, Director, 603-569-1212. 5. The Wright Museum - [email][events]
Tuesday 27 July 2010
Tue 27 Jul, 7 pm. Tuesday, July 27, 7p.m. The Three Stooges Take on the Axis, Part II - Dan Schroeder, Museum Volunteer This is a follow-up to the museum’s wildly popular recent lecture on the same topic, which looked at Stooges’ short films made prior to the U.S, entry into the war. Schroeder will pick up where he left off, looking at how Moe, Larry, and Curley satirized the Axis in films made after Pearl Harbor. Sorry, no Shemps allowed. 77 Center Street, Wolfeboro 03894. Mark Foynes, Director, 603-569-1212. 5. The Wright Museum - [email][events]