October 17 & 18, 2020: Colonial Market Fair and Militia Muster

Experience colonial life at the Wentworth House!

Travel back in time to the American Revolution at the historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House in Rollinsford, NH. Experience the sights and sounds of the Revolutionary era will come to life at a colonial market fair with 18th century craftspeople at work, while the militia gathers to train in preparation for joining General Washington’s forces against the British.

The biggest event of the year, this fair includes artisans in period attire will demonstrate crafts such as joinery, coopering, lacemaking, and blacksmithing. The militia will perform musket firings and military drills, display and explain their equipment, and raise a Liberty Pole and flag. This event is fantastic for all ages. Don’t miss it! Masks will be required at this event. 

Market Fair (Saturday only): Colonial trades demonstrations: joinery wood carving, spinning, weaving, dressmaking, and hearth cooking. 

Saturday and Sunday: Militia drills, musket firings, demonstrations of military equipment and camp life.

SATURDAY: October 17, Noon – 4:30
SUNDAY: October 18, 10:00 – 2:00
COST: $5, free for children and ARCH members


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