Siege of Wolves – Step into a Tamworth Legend – Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, Tamworth NH
November 14 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Siege the day!
“The wolves are coming!” Step into a legendary 1830 New Hampshire siege…
“The wolves are coming!” Step into a legendary 1830 New Hampshire siege…
On November 14, 1830, an alarm tore through the White Mountain foothills town of Tamworth, NH: a massive pack of wolves had descended from the northern peaks, threatening settlers and livestock. What followed became legend.
Step back in time when you join us at the historic Remick farmstead to explore the history, legend, and lore of the Siege of Wolves!
What’s Waiting For You:
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Interactive Guided Excursions: Step into the legend with a costumed guide at 10:30 AM, Noon, and 1:30 PM—preregistration is strongly encouraged!
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NH Wolf History Exhibit: Separate fact from fiction at our temporary wolf exhibit exploring NH’s relationship with wolves.
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Live History: Meet an 1830s militia reenactor at his fireside encampment and discover what it was like to pull an all-night watch in November— witness a musket firing, too.
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Campfire Coffee: Sip on a steaming sample of “Siege of Wolves” coffee, roasted locally by Sandwich Coffee Roasters.
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“Victory” Celebration: Gather outside the historic Remick’s Hotel to hear highlights of the siege leader’s speech and recreate the deafening, thunderous cheers that allegedly scared the wolves out of town forever.
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Visit the “Tavern”: Enter Remick’s Hotel to visit the tavern space where revelers might have congregated to celebrate the end of the siege.
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View the Scene: See a painting by NH artist David C. Baker (1915–1999) that imagines the historic scene. (Painting on loan from the Tamworth Historical Society).
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All tour participants of legal age receive a voucher for a same-day tasting of Siege of Wolves Spiced Rum at neighboring Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile.
Interactive Guided Excursions: Step into the legend with a costumed guide at 10:30 AM, Noon, and 1:30 PM—preregistration is strongly encouraged!•
NH Wolf History Exhibit: Separate fact from fiction at our temporary wolf exhibit exploring NH’s relationship with wolves.•
Live History: Meet an 1830s militia reenactor at his fireside encampment and discover what it was like to pull an all-night watch in November— witness a musket firing, too.•
Campfire Coffee: Sip on a steaming sample of “Siege of Wolves” coffee, roasted locally by Sandwich Coffee Roasters.•
“Victory” Celebration: Gather outside the historic Remick’s Hotel to hear highlights of the siege leader’s speech and recreate the deafening, thunderous cheers that allegedly scared the wolves out of town forever.•
Visit the “Tavern”: Enter Remick’s Hotel to visit the tavern space where revelers might have congregated to celebrate the end of the siege.•
View the Scene: See a painting by NH artist David C. Baker (1915–1999) that imagines the historic scene. (Painting on loan from the Tamworth Historical Society).•
All tour participants of legal age receive a voucher for a same-day tasting of Siege of Wolves Spiced Rum at neighboring Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile.The Details:
Time: Guided tours: 10:30 AM, Noon, and 1:30 PM. All-day self-guided activities: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Location: Remick Country Doctor Museum & Farm, 58 Cleveland Rd., Tamworth, NH (A scenic 2-hour drive north of Boston!)Tour admission: Just $5 per person | FREE for kids ages 9 and under! (Self-guided exploration: Free.)
Secure your tour spot online now:Online: https://square.link/u/XAPuTMIs
Call: (603) 323-7591
Email: info@remickmuseum.org