ROCHESTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Rochester NH History Podcast: The ‘Year Without a Summer’ in 1816

Sep 16, 2026

In this episode, we will explore the ‘Year Without a Summer’ in 1816, as well as lost buried treasure in the local woods. You may be asking, what does a cold and frosty summer have to do with buried treasure? Trust us, it all connects.

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