An eloquent writer and fiery orator, Frederick Douglass was an outspoken advocate for the abolition of slavery and for equal rights for blacks, women, and other oppressed people. In this speech made on July 5, 1852, he exposed the contradiction … Read More
A growing number of food businesses call Rollinsford home! Come to the ARCH Annual Meeting and sample some tasty treats from North Country Cider, The Flour Girl, Brandmoore Farm, and others. Explore our exhibit Mill and Farm: The Two Faces … Read More
The summer season at the Wentworth House kicks off with a living history timeline of American maritime history! Re-enactors and historians representing maritime life from the 17th through 20th centuries will demonstrate naval rope work and knot tying, naval signaling, … Read More
Experience a colonial New Hampshire household in the years prior to the American Revolution! It’s spring, and members of the Wentworth household are tending to everyday tasks: cleaning house, preparing meals from the hearth to the table, working in the … Read More
The British Royal Artillery of 1777 comes to the Wentworth House! Join us for a day of living history with Revolutionary War reenactors portraying members of His Majesty’s Royal Regiment of Artillery as they display the weapons, equipment and uniforms … Read More
In the 18th century, most women had at least one pair of pockets. A pocket was often the only private, safe place for small personal possessions. Women would keep a variety of items in their pockets: money, jewelry, sewing notions, … Read More
November 17, 2018 Rollinsford resident Stephen H. Roberts was chosen by the Association of Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH) as the 2018 recipient of the ARCH Heritage Award. This prestigious award is presented annually to a person who has made … Read More
In honor of American veterans past and present, we are hosting Serving Their Country at the Colonel Paul Wentworth House on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11. Join us at this day-long living history event as we pay tribute to American soldiers. This … Read More
Put on your best duds and join us at A JAZZ AGE SOIREE – The annual ARCH dinner and auction to benefit Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. 1920s attire is encouraged! It’s going to be the cat’s meow! Hors d’oeuvres … Read More
Come to Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House for a one-day living history event commemorating V-J Day. On September 2, 1945, representatives of Imperial Japan signed surrender documents marking the official end of World War II. Come find out how US … Read More