Siege of Wolves
Saturday, November 14, 2026
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location
58 Cleveland Hill Rd., Tamworth, NH
Price
$5.00/Free
Siege of Wolves
Overview
Step into a Tamworth legend… Come curious. Leave with a story of your own.
FEATURED: A GUIDED INTERACTIVE EXPEDITION
Immerse yourself in the story of the Siege of Wolves as you walk the grounds where aspects of this 1830 event are said to have taken place, now nearly 200 years ago. Discover the animals, people, places and traditions behind this enduring Tamworth legend from your costumed guide.
Departure times: 10:30 a.m. | Noon | 1:30 p.m. Each tour is limited to 25 participants; preregistration is strongly encouraged.
Each walking expedition includes…
+ NH Wolf History & Conservation
Uncover details about wolves in New Hampshire, their place in our natural history, and the conservation story surrounding them today.
+ Militia History
Understand the world of the local militia and discover what life—and a long night on watch—might have been like in 1830.
+ Camp Coffee
Stay alert with a sipping sample of steaming Siege of Wolves coffee, brewed using local homestead-roasted coffee from Sandwich Coffee Roasters (available during the tour only), and warm up by the campfire. Bagged coffee is available for purchase while supplies last.
+ “Victory!” Celebrate the End of the Siege
Gather at “Remick’s Hotel” to hear details of General Quimby’s address to the crowd following the siege. And what better way to celebrate victory than with a little noise?! Legend has it that cheers rang out “in thunder tones” as General Quimby addressed the crowd from atop his carriage in front of the hotel. The commotion was said to have frightened the wolves so thoroughly that “there has not been one of them or their descendants seen or heard of in town since.” Revel in the victory by making a little thunder!
+ Step Inside “Remick’s Hotel”
Visit the cozy room of the once Remick’s Hotel, where thirsty revelers may have extended their celebration (more about that on the tour…): the apothecary used by the Drs. Remick from 1904–1993. Clad in age-darkened wood and mural remnants attributed to itinerant painter John Avery (1790–1871), the room is believed to have been the hotel’s tavern, artistically reimagined “back in time” for this event. All revelers receive a chit (voucher), redeemable at Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile for a same-day tasting of their aged Siege of Wolves Spiced Rum (infused with locally foraged and house-brewed extracts), available steps from the tour’s end.
+ “See the Siege” for Yourself
On view in the “hotel,” see Siege of Wolves, a painting by Jackson, New Hampshire, artist David C. Baker (1915–1999), depicting his interpretation of the historic event. This evocative painting (approximately 2′ x 3′) is on loan from the neighboring Tamworth History Center; painting detail shown here is courtesy of the Center.
SIEGE THE DAY!
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, an explorer, or simply curious about one of Tamworth’s most colorful legends, the Siege of Wolves offers a memorable way to connect with the past.
$5 | FREE for ages 9 and under Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event wristbands will be provided at the front desk and are required for entry.
Guided expedition spots are limited to 25 participants; preregistration is available and strongly encouraged.
Expedition registration options:
+ Online If children ages 9 and under are part of your group, please call to register.
+ Call (603) 323-7591
+ Email
+ At the front desk no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled departure times if spots remain available; first come, first served.
Self-guided Explorations for All Visitors | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore highlights of this legendary story on your own and at your own pace.
+ Follow the action-packed details of the legend in the words of early 19th-century author Joseph Gillman as you discover informational kiosks located on the historic Remick site.
+ Visit our small, temporary wolf exhibit to see how wolves shaped life in New Hampshire until their removal in the early 20th century.
+ Have a chat with an 1830s New Hampshire militia reenactor.
+ Stop by the campfire to warm up.
+ Stand outside “Remick’s Hotel,” where General Quimby made his grand speech.
+ Enjoy the grounds of this historic site, including the ~.6-mile walking trail that encircles the main farmstead.
Free admission for self-guided explorations. Please support our community by bringing pet food for the Lakes Region Humane Society or canned goods for the St. Andrews Community Food Center.
The historic account used in the event introduction was adapted from Joseph Gilman’s “The Siege of the Wolves: An Early Incident in the History of Tamworth”, originally published in the Boston Transcript and later reprinted in The Appletree. The link provided here accesses the story via a Google Books digital scan of Granite State Magazine, Volume IV, July–December, 1907; the first page of this account is shown above.
FEATURED: A GUIDED INTERACTIVE EXPEDITION
Immerse yourself in the story of the Siege of Wolves as you walk the grounds where aspects of this 1830 event are said to have taken place, now nearly 200 years ago. Discover the animals, people, places and traditions behind this enduring Tamworth legend from your costumed guide.
Departure times: 10:30 a.m. | Noon | 1:30 p.m. Each tour is limited to 25 participants; preregistration is strongly encouraged.
Each walking expedition includes…
+ NH Wolf History & Conservation
Uncover details about wolves in New Hampshire, their place in our natural history, and the conservation story surrounding them today.
+ Militia History
Understand the world of the local militia and discover what life—and a long night on watch—might have been like in 1830.
+ Camp Coffee
Stay alert with a sipping sample of steaming Siege of Wolves coffee, brewed using local homestead-roasted coffee from Sandwich Coffee Roasters (available during the tour only), and warm up by the campfire. Bagged coffee is available for purchase while supplies last.
+ “Victory!” Celebrate the End of the Siege
Gather at “Remick’s Hotel” to hear details of General Quimby’s address to the crowd following the siege. And what better way to celebrate victory than with a little noise?! Legend has it that cheers rang out “in thunder tones” as General Quimby addressed the crowd from atop his carriage in front of the hotel. The commotion was said to have frightened the wolves so thoroughly that “there has not been one of them or their descendants seen or heard of in town since.” Revel in the victory by making a little thunder!
+ Step Inside “Remick’s Hotel”
Visit the cozy room of the once Remick’s Hotel, where thirsty revelers may have extended their celebration (more about that on the tour…): the apothecary used by the Drs. Remick from 1904–1993. Clad in age-darkened wood and mural remnants attributed to itinerant painter John Avery (1790–1871), the room is believed to have been the hotel’s tavern, artistically reimagined “back in time” for this event. All revelers receive a chit (voucher), redeemable at Tamworth Distilling & Mercantile for a same-day tasting of their aged Siege of Wolves Spiced Rum (infused with locally foraged and house-brewed extracts), available steps from the tour’s end.
+ “See the Siege” for Yourself
On view in the “hotel,” see Siege of Wolves, a painting by Jackson, New Hampshire, artist David C. Baker (1915–1999), depicting his interpretation of the historic event. This evocative painting (approximately 2′ x 3′) is on loan from the neighboring Tamworth History Center; painting detail shown here is courtesy of the Center.
SIEGE THE DAY!
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, an explorer, or simply curious about one of Tamworth’s most colorful legends, the Siege of Wolves offers a memorable way to connect with the past.
$5 | FREE for ages 9 and under Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Event wristbands will be provided at the front desk and are required for entry.
Guided expedition spots are limited to 25 participants; preregistration is available and strongly encouraged.
Expedition registration options:
+ Online If children ages 9 and under are part of your group, please call to register.
+ Call (603) 323-7591
+ At the front desk no later than 15 minutes before the scheduled departure times if spots remain available; first come, first served.
Self-guided Explorations for All Visitors | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Explore highlights of this legendary story on your own and at your own pace.
+ Follow the action-packed details of the legend in the words of early 19th-century author Joseph Gillman as you discover informational kiosks located on the historic Remick site.
+ Visit our small, temporary wolf exhibit to see how wolves shaped life in New Hampshire until their removal in the early 20th century.
+ Have a chat with an 1830s New Hampshire militia reenactor.
+ Stop by the campfire to warm up.
+ Stand outside “Remick’s Hotel,” where General Quimby made his grand speech.
+ Enjoy the grounds of this historic site, including the ~.6-mile walking trail that encircles the main farmstead.
Free admission for self-guided explorations. Please support our community by bringing pet food for the Lakes Region Humane Society or canned goods for the St. Andrews Community Food Center.
The historic account used in the event introduction was adapted from Joseph Gilman’s “The Siege of the Wolves: An Early Incident in the History of Tamworth”, originally published in the Boston Transcript and later reprinted in The Appletree. The link provided here accesses the story via a Google Books digital scan of Granite State Magazine, Volume IV, July–December, 1907; the first page of this account is shown above.