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Every Town has a Story to Tell
Mini-Grant Project
WRMS created "Every Town has a Story to Tell" not only to educate students about the towns that they live in
but to reach out and educate our community as well.
To learn more details about the project or to watch the introduction video, go to the CREDITS TAB or click
here
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Tilton
From Tilton's Official website:
http://tiltonnh.org/index.html
TOWN PROFILE: "This territory was settled long before it became a town, the southern part of Sanbornton known as Sanbornton Bridge or
Bridge Village. It was incorporated as a separate town in 1869 and named Tilton, in honor of Nathaniel Tilton, one of the first settlers.
Nathaniel Tilton established an iron foundry and the area's first hotel, the Dexter House. His grandson Charles was a prominent citizen of
the town when it was incorporated, prompting the choice of name. Charles Tilton made a considerable fortune in the 1849 California Gold Rush.
He donated many statues to the town, including the Tilton Arch, and his estate is now part of the Tilton School."
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GPS Project
Geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing) is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure
seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and
then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and
support for the environment.
The students from the WRMS Geocaching Enrichment Group have hidden several geocache treasures at various locations and landmarks throughout the town of
Sanbornton. The GPS coordinates for these geocaches, when available, are noted on this website in italic.
To learn more about geocaching, go to www.geocaching.com.