Fritz Wetherbee’s New Hampshire

Fritz Wetherbee shares some of his favorite "Binky Sears" stories, including one about Binky on the coldest day of the year and another about Binky's chimney fire.

Fritz Wetherbee shares some personal stories in this episode, including a look at his antique cameras and also all of the cars he's ever owned -- including which one was his favorite.

Fritz Wetherbee shares a story about a man who served in the Boxer Rebellion. Plus, Fritz tells us about the town of Northumberland's former name. 

Fritz Wetherbee shares a story about a mill that made beautiful carriages. Plus, Fritz tells us about a mountain, a town, and a president. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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?

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

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

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. 

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...

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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.