The harnessing of the Cochecho Falls' water power caused the shift from a fishing and farming economy to one based on industry. Sawmills and gristmills gave way to cotton mills when the embargoes imposed during the War of 1812 curtailed mercantile interests.
Apple Harvest Day, held the first Saturday in October, attracts more than 350 vendors and 50,000 attendees to the downtown area. The Cochecho Arts Festival, a summer-long concert series, provides a showcase for local and regional musicians.
Visitor Centers
Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center 550 Central Ave. Dover, NH 03820. Phone:(603)742-2218