The New Hampshire Boat Museum (NHBM) has been selected as a 2026 Wolfeboro Festival of Trees beneficiary, with grant funding designated for two sailboat dollies for its Community Sailing Program.
Offered in partnership with Wolfeboro Parks and Recreation, the program serves approximately 65–70 children each year. The dollies will help young sailors move their boats from storage racks to the water more safely and easily.
“Learning to sail begins before you leave the shore,” said Anne Lennon, NHBM Programs & Events Manager. “These dollies will help children handle their boats as they prepare to launch, and we are grateful to the Festival of Trees for supporting that experience.”
Held at the Wright Museum of World War II in Wolfeboro, the annual festival features Christmas trees decorated by local businesses and organizations to raise funds for area nonprofits. This year’s festivities begin with the Preview Gala on Thursday, December 3 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., followed by public tree viewing on weekends December 5 –13.
NHBM will also participate in Pizza in the Pines on Wednesday, December 9, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The adult evening will feature music, pizza, and beer among the decorated trees, with dessert provided by NHBM. Tickets are $25.
Click here for festival details and ticket information.
About NHBM
Founded in 1992 by antique and classic boating enthusiasts, NHBM offers dynamic exhibits and engaging events and programs tailored to the diverse boating lifestyles and values of people of all ages. NHBM exhibits, events and programming covers everything from boat charters, boat trips and race boats to canoes, wooden boats, outboard motors, sculling, sailing sunfish, and Lyman and Johnson motors. Some of our hands-on programs take place on Lake Winnipesaukee. NHBM is sponsored in part by Goodhue Boat Company, North Water Marine, Eastern Propane and Oil, Kingswood Press and Design Studios, Avery Insurance, KW Lakes and Mountains, Lanes End Marine, Watermark Marine, Amoskeag Beverages, Mi Box, Fay’s Boat Yard, and BootLeggers.