July 25, 2022 The ancient craft of spinning – twisting together fibers of wool, cotton, flax, or silk to create thread or yarn – has never been lost. Once a necessity for creating textiles for clothing and furnishings, spinning is … Read More
December 1, 2021 The Association for Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH) recently received a grant of $11,612.64 from The Fabulous Find, a nonprofit resale boutique in Kittery, Maine, to support programs and operations at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. … Read More
September 18, 2021 Nancy Cook has been chosen by the Association of Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH) as the recipient of the 2021 ARCH Heritage Award, presented annually to a person who has made significant contributions to the preservation of … Read More
When Marlborough pie is served at hearth dinners at the Colonel Paul Wentworth House, it is baked on the hearth in a bake kettle, but you can make it at home in your oven. Read on to learn about the … Read More
Hear the story of John Philpot and his family as we visit Rollinsford’s Old Town Cemetery. You can watch more history videos on the ARCH YouTube channel. Read more stories…
Among the headstones in Rollinsford’s New Town Cemetery is an unusual grave marker. Featuring a photo of a rather serious-looking young World War I soldier, the flat square stone lists the battles in which he played a part. A handful … Read More
November 21, 2020 Rollinsford resident Dennis Drake has been chosen by the Association of Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH) as the recipient of the 2020 ARCH Heritage Award. The prestigious Heritage Award is presented annually to a person who has … Read More
A walk through Rollinsford’s historic Old Town Cemetery reveals much about the town in the 18th and 19th centuries: its ethnic makeup, values, and beliefs; the impact of infant mortality in an era before modern medicine; the close bonds of … Read More
November 16, 2019 Rollinsford resident Ed Charpentier was chosen by the Association of Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH) as the 2019 recipient of the ARCH Heritage Award, presented annually to a person who has made significant contributions to the preservation … 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