Learn about one of the most important turning points in America. We will be hosting a Civil War encampment by 5th NH Volunteers and a community reading of Douglass’ “What to the Slave Is Your Fourth of July?”
Come in the morning to our Learn to Spin workshop and learn from experienced spinners. If you want to practice your craft or spin with friends, open spin is all day long!
SPECIAL EVENT! As part of our 2025 Exhibit, Please Be Seated, noted Portsmouth antiques expert Hollis Brodrick will give a gallery talk on Sunday, July 13 at the Wentworth House.
Come in the morning to our Learn to Spin workshop and learn from experienced spinners. If you want to practice your craft or spin with friends, open spin is all day long!
Join us for a guided canoe/kayak tour of historic spots along the scenic Salmon Falls River.
Learn how to make your own colorful braids safely at home using readily available food grade products.
Come in the morning to our Learn to Spin workshop and learn from experienced spinners. If you want to practice your craft or spin with friends, open spin is all day long!
Learn what it was like to live in New England during the first century of English settlement in this special two-day event.
In conjunction with our 2025 exhibit, Please Be Seated: Chairs of Old New England, the Wentworth House will be hosting Chair Chats with artisans Allan Breed and Charlie Ryland. Allan Breed: Cabinet and Chair Maker, Carver Join us at the … Read More
Create an 18th century Larkin & Smith gown! In this 2 1/2-day workshop, At the Sign of the Golden Scissors will teach us to construct an English stomacher front gown in a period manner using the Larking and Smith English … Read More
In conjunction with our 2025 exhibit, Please Be Seated: Chairs of Old New England, the Wentworth House will be hosting Chair Chats with artisans Allan Breed and Charlie Ryland. Charlie Ryland: Chair Maker, Teacher, Researcher Join us at the Wentworth … Read More
Come in the morning to our Learn to Spin workshop and learn from experienced spinners. If you want to practice your craft or spin with friends, open spin is all day long!
Colonial artisans demonstrating their trades, militia drills, hearth cooking, house tours.
Meet historic role players in Rollinsford’s Old Town Cemetery Explore Rollinsford’s historic Old Town Cemetery on this special guided tour. Learn about early burial customs; discover the meaning behind winged death's heads, urns and willows, and other gravestone art; and … Read More
Buffet Dinner • Cash Bar • Raffle Drawings • Live & Silent Auctions AARRCH Mateys! Join us for our biggest event of the year! Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction from 5 to 6:30 pm, followed by a delicious … Read More
Come light the Yule log with us and welcome the holidays in early American style at the Wentworth House!