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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 Sheep to Sweater Challenge at the Wentworth House
DESCRIPTION:From Sheep to Sweater with the Granite Web Makers\nCheer on the Granite Web Makers\, New Hampshire’s team in the 2026 International Back to Back Wool Challenge\, as they shear a sheep\, spin the wool into yarn\, and knit a sweater all in one day! \nThe event will begin at 9am with sheep shearing\, followed by a day of spinning and knitting. In addition\, many handcrafted woolen items will be raffled off\, with 100% of all raffle proceeds and donations going to support Amy’s Treat. Demonstrations of sheep shearing and spinning will take place throughout the day\, along with other activities\, until the house closes at 4pm. \nDATE: Sunday\, April 26\, 2026\nTIME: 9:00 to 4:00 \nItems made from handspun yarns and knitted by team members will be raffled off\, with 100% of all raffle ticket sales and donations going to support Amy’s Treat. \n\n \nAbout the Granite Web Makers\nThe team will consist of a blade shearer\, a country of origin sheep\, and seven spinners/knitters who will follow the Challenge rules and pattern to knit an adult size sweater\, all in one day! \nIn addition to sharing their love of wool\, the Granite Web Makers will be raising money for Amy’s Treat\, a nonprofit organization which supports Seacoast area cancer patients by providing solutions to the day-to-day difficulties of living with cancer and offering unexpected “treats” to renew the spirit.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/2026-sheep-to-sweater-challenge-at-the-wentworth-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
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SUMMARY:Presentation: Archaeological Finds From the Wentworth House Site
DESCRIPTION:Archaeologists Alix Martin and Tad Baker will present a talk on the preliminary findings from last year’s archaeological excavation at the original site of Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House at 7 pm on Wednesday\, April 15 in the Community Room of the Rollinsford Public Library. \nDATE: Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\nTIME: 7:00 pm\nLOCATION: Rollinsford Public Library Community Room \nConstructed circa 1701\, the Colonel Paul Wentworth House witnessed the development of the town of Rollinsford from Colonel Wentworth’s sawmills to a bustling industrial mill town. Last year\, a partnership among the Association for Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH)\, Strawbery Banke Museum\, and the property owner resulted in a successful archaeological excavation of the original site of the house. Thousands of artifacts were recovered during the dig\, which identified the foundation of the rear lean-to of the Wentworth House. \nArchaeologists also determined that the details of the map of the site drawn by the Historic American Building Survey in 1936 were incorrect. The artifacts recovered and our new\nunderstanding of the layout of the yard and its outbuildings\, including a carriage house described as slaves’ quarters\, will help ARCH better interpret the lives of the property’s\ninhabitants. \nTo follow up on last year’s dig\, a second archaeological field school will take place at the site this June. Plans are in the works to offer tours of the dig site while the field school is in progress. \nThis lecture is free and open to the public although donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information about the lecture or the field school\, send an email to\npaulwentworthhouse@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/talk-archaeological-finds-from-the-wentworth-house-site/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Repurpose a Treasured Textile with Vicki Murphy
DESCRIPTION:Turn a cherished piece of cloth\, fabric\, clothing\, button\, or ribbon into a small keepsake pillow.\nBring your own treasured textile to the workshop where you learn some basic appliqué stitches and create your own special keepsake. Other supplies to put the project together (wool\, stuffing\, thread\, etc.) will be provided. \nDATE: Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\nTIME: 1:00 – 3:00 \nWorkshop fee is $30 per person; $25 for ARCH members. To register\, send an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com. \nShare this event on Facebook »
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/workshop-repurpose-a-treasured-textile-with-vicki-murphy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
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SUMMARY:Annual ARCH Cribbage Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from cabin fever with stimulating conversation and a classic card game!\nAll skill ranges are welcome\, from beginner to seasoned expert. Guests are invited to come as a team or as individuals; solo players will be paired up with a partner on the afternoon of the tournament. \nDATE: Saturday\, March 7\, 2026.\nTIME: Registration at 1 pm; play begins at 1:30. \nThe entry fee is $30 per team or $20 per person\, and a cash prize of $50 will be awarded to the tournament champion. Players are also asked to bring some food to share and the beverage of your choice. Paper goods and utensils will be provided. \nThe cribbage tournament is a great opportunity to show support for the Colonel Paul Wentworth House\, meet new people and have a fun time. \nRSVP\nSeating is limited so reserve your spot by sending an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com or by calling Mike at 603-817-4545. When registering\, please provide your name and the number in your party. \nShare this event on Facebook »
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/annual-arch-cribbage-tournament/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000
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SUMMARY:Winter’s Perpetual Freezing: Winter on the Piscataqua in the 1600s
DESCRIPTION:What was it like to live in the Piscataqua region during the first century of colonization?\nCome to this living history event and learn about the importance of the fur trade; about medicine\, religious practices\, and folk magic; the Indigenous perspective on colonization; tailoring; sailors; and weapons and armor\, with musket firing and manual of arms demonstrations both days. \nSATURDAY: February 28\, 10:00 to 4:00\nSUNDAY: March 1\, 10:00 to 3:00\nADMISSION $5; free for children and ARCH members. \nShare this event on Facebook »
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/winters-perpetual-freezing-winter-on-the-piscataqua-in-the-1600s/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119
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SUMMARY:Living History Weekend with Harmon’s Company of Snowshoe Rangers
DESCRIPTION:Experience the frontier in winter!\nStep back in time to the 1740s and 1750s and meet Captain John Harmon’s Company of Snowshoe Rangers. Militia companies like Harmon’s protected northern English settlements from attack by the French and their Native American allies by patrolling the colonial frontier during the long New England winters. Members of Harmon’s Company will demonstrate winter camp craft\, the use of flintlock muskets and traditional snowshoes\, and the clothing\, equipment and tactics used by the frontier militia. \nSATURDAY: January 17\, 10:00 – 4:00\nSUNDAY: January 18\, 10:00 – 3:00\nRSVP: You can RSVP & Share this event on Facebook (This also helps us spread the word!) \nAdmission is $5 for adults; the event is FREE for children and ARCH members. \nVisitors may also tour the Wentworth House; warm up by the hearth and watch food being prepared in 18th century fashion; and experience other aspects of winter life in colonial New England.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/living-history-weekend-with-harmons-company-of-snowshoe-rangers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T190000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250511T004908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T192201Z
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SUMMARY:Yuletide Open House
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal music\, storytelling\, and light refreshments\nCome light the Yule log with us and welcome the holidays in early American style at the Colonel Paul Wentworth House! The Wentworth House will be decked in festive attire\, and the public is invited to enjoy seasonal music\, storytelling\, light refreshments in an 18th century candlelit setting. \nDATE: Saturday\, December 6\, 2025\nTIME: 5:00 to 7:00pm \nThis family-friendly event is free and open to the public; no reservations or tickets are required! \n 
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/yuletide-open-house/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
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SUMMARY:2025 ARCH Gala Dinner & Auction: Pirates of the Piscataqua
DESCRIPTION:Buffet Dinner • Cash Bar • Raffle Drawings • Live & Silent Auctions\nAARRCH 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 dinner\, presentation of the ARCH Heritage Award\, and a live auction. \nWe are extremely excited about this year’s theme—Pirates of the Piscataqua—embrace your inner buccaneer! Costumes are encouraged!. We are VERY excited about this theme!! \nDATE: Saturday\, November 15\, 2025\nTIME: 5:00 – 9:00pm\nLOCATION: Spring Hill\, 117 Pond Road\, South Berwick \nPurchase your tickets by November 7. (No payments will be taken at the door!) Tickets are $55 per person. Host a table and get a discount: a table of 8 is $400; 9 is $450; 10 is $500. \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/2025-arch-gala-dinner-auction/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T002639Z
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SUMMARY:Grave Tales Told at Rollinsford’s Old Town Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Meet historic role players in Rollinsford’s Old Town Cemetery\nExplore 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 hear stories about the colonial settlers\, soldiers\, merchants\, farmers\, civic leaders\, and just ordinary folks buried in Old Town. You’ll even meet a few! \nSpace is limited and advance registration is required. \nDATE: Saturday\, October 25\, 2025\nTIME: 1:00–3:00 PM\nCOST: Admission is $10 per person\, free for ARCH members. \nRSVP BY OCTOBER 22\nTo register\, email paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/grave-tales-told-at-rollinsfords-old-town-cemetery-2025/
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SUMMARY:Colonial Market Fair and Militia Muster
DESCRIPTION:Craft demonstrations • Hearth cooking demos • Militia drills\nTravel back in time to the American Revolution at the historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. 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 musters in preparation for joining General Washington’s forces against the British. \nSATURDAY: Saturday October 18: 10:00–4:00\nSUNDAY: October 19: 10:00–3:00 \nAt the market fair\, artisans in colonial dress will demonstrate period crafts such as joinery\, wood carving\, smithing\, basket weaving\, shoemaking\, spinning\, millinery\, and hearth cooking. Meanwhile\, militiamen will perform musket drills and firings throughout both days\, and raise a Liberty flag at 2 pm on Saturday. Special kids’ drills will take place at 11:30 on Saturday and again at noon on Sunday. \nKIDS DRILLS\nSaturday: 11:30 am\nSunday: Noon \nTours of the Wentworth House will also be available!
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/colonial-market-fair-and-militia-muster/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250514T195829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T015903Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to Spin & Community Spin-In (September)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of spinning! (Knitters welcome!)\nFree and open to the public: This event will be held on the last Sunday of each month through September 28th. Knitters are also welcome!  \nIf you’re new to the craft\, 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! \n\nLEARN TO SPIN\nDrop in and learn to spin! Free; all materials and tools provided.\nTIME : 11 am – 1 pm \nOPEN SPIN\nBring your wheel\, knitting\, etc.\, and enjoy the company of fellow fiber artists!\nTIME : 11 am – 3 pm \nNo registration needed\, just drop in for a fun day of fiber arts! This event is rain or shine – we will spin outside if the weather permits!  \nCo-hosted by the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild.\n\n2025 COMMUNITY SPIN DATES:\n\nSunday\, May 25\nSunday\, June 29\nSunday\, July 27\nSunday\, August 31\nSunday\, September 28
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/learn-to-spin-community-spin-in-september/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
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SUMMARY:Chair Chat with Charlie Ryland – Sitting with the Past: Ladderback Chairs and Enslaved Labor in Early America
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCharlie Ryland: Chair Maker\, Teacher\, Researcher\nJoin us at the Wentworth House on September 17 as noted artisan Charlie Ryland presents a talk on “Sitting with the Past: Ladderback Chairs and Enslaved Labor in Early America.” \nDATE: Wednesday\, September 17\nTIME: 6:30 pm \nA chair maker\, teacher and researcher currently based in New Hampshire\, Ryland trained in period furniture and cabinet making at the North Bennet Street School in Boston. He has since gone on to specialize in the “green wood” styles and techniques of Windsor and ladderback chairs\, and has done extensive research into enslaved and free Black furniture builders. \nAdmission is by donation. Afterwards\, visitors will also have an opportunity to view the exhibit\, which features a variety of 17th through early 19th century chairs\, most on loan from private collections and many made in the Piscataqua region. We will also be holding a chair chat on September 10 with Allan Breed. \nLearn more about Charlie Ryland »
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/chair-chat-with-charlie-ryland-sitting-with-the-past-ladderback-chairs-and-enslaved-labor-in-early-america/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
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SUMMARY:18th Century Larkin & Smith English Gown Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Create an 18th century Larkin & Smith gown!\nIn 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 Gown Pattern. \nThe en fourreau back was one of the most popular styles of gown during the 18th century and can easily suit a variety of impressions depending on choice of fabric and trim. The focus for this workshop will be on making gowns suitable to the early 1770s with information on how to make an earlier style if desired. \nAt the end of the workshop\, you will have a personalized pattern for reuse and your gown 75-90% finished. During the workshop\, you will also have the chance to examine some of the original 18th century items in the collection of the Golden Scissors! \nFriday\, September 12 : 1 – 4pm\nSaturday\, September 13 : 9:30am – 3:30pm\nSunday\, September 14 : 9:30am – 3:30pm \nCOST: $295 (A portion of this fee will benefit The Wentworth House.) \nRegister for this Workshop \n  \nAbout the Workshop\nMake sure you have a copy of the pattern for the workshop! Go to the Golden Scissors website to purchase your Larkin and Smith English Gown Pattern\, and it will be mailed to you prior to the workshop. (They also have great information on how to size\, etc.) \nBodice lining fabric is included. Home work will be required to complete your gown! Pre-approval of fabric is also necessary to ensure you have what you need. Stays are required to fit your gown. Students should plan to bring and wear their shift\, stays\, under petticoat\, and shoes. Students should be familiar with basic hand sewing skills and have some knowledge of 18th century clothing. \nAn email with pre-workshop homework\, information on selecting fabrics\, directions to the workshop location\, and suggested lodging will be sent out prior to the workshop. Complimentary snacks provided (please notify us of any food restrictions). Plan to bring a bag lunch on Saturday and Sunday! \nA minimum of 4 is required for the gown workshop (6 people max for this particular workshop location.) This is a two-and-a-half day workshop. To be added to the waitlist\, please email us at atthesignofthegoldenscissors@gmail.com. \n\nLearn More & Register\nLearn more about this workshop\, read the cancellation policy\, and register at At the Sign of the Golden Scissors!
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/18th-century-english-gown-workshop-with-emily-stringham-larkin-and-smith/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
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SUMMARY:Chair Chat with Allan Breed: Reproducing the Bradford Chair
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAllan Breed: Cabinet and Chair Maker\, Carver\nJoin us at the Wentworth House on September 10 as noted furniture craftsman Allan Breed will present a talk on “Reproducing the Bradford Chair.” \nDATE: Wednesday\, September 10\nTIME: 6:30 pm \nMany years ago\, Breed crafted an authentic reproduction of an historic Pilgrim Century chair known as the Bradford chair. The original mid-17th century chair is believed to have belonged to William Bradford\, governor of the Plymouth colony between 1621 and 1657\, and is now in the collections of Pilgrim Hall Museum. Breed’s talk will provide insight into the design and construction of 17th century New England chairs. \nAdmission is by donation. Afterwards\, visitors will also have an opportunity to view the exhibit\, which features a variety of 17th through early 19th century chairs\, most on loan from private collections and many made in the Piscataqua region. We will also be holding a chair chat on September 17 with Charlie Ryland. \nLearn more about Allan Breed »
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/chair-chat-with-allan-breed-reproducing-the-bradford-chair/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T044817Z
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SUMMARY:Unsettled Frontier: 17th Century New England
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time at this new living history event.\nWhen Paul Wentworth built his house in 1701\, the Piscataqua region was still on the edge of the New England frontier. The previous eight decades had seen frequent bloody conflicts as the English and French vied for control of the region and indigenous people struggled to maintain their traditional ways of life. Join us at our new living history event\, Unsettled Frontier\, where we will explore the lives of inhabitants of the region during the first century of English settlement. \nSATURDAY: September 6 from 10-4\nSUNDAY: September 7 from 10-3 \nIn this two-day event\, visitors can interact with historical re-enactors in period dress and experience many aspects of life in New England during the first century of colonization. Militia men who defended the settlements will demonstrate their equipment and weapons\, including matchlock musket firings. \nVisitors will also learn about economic activities in the region\, such as lumbering and the fur trade; the architecture\, food\, clothing\, and ceramics of early New Englanders; and Native American perspectives on events such as King Philip’s War\, the Cochecho massacre of 1689\, and the Salmon Falls raid of 1690. \nSunday at 11:00AM – Witchcraft & Counter-Magic\nEnglish settlers also brought their religious beliefs and superstitions with them to the New World\, and on Sunday at 11 am\, Dr. Tad Baker\, historical archaeologist and author of A Storm of Witchcraft: The Salem Trials and the American Experience\, will present a talk on 17th century New Englanders’ beliefs about witchcraft\, magic and counter-magic. \n 
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/unsettled-frontier-17th-century-new-england/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T015826Z
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SUMMARY:Learn to Spin & Community Spin-In (August)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of spinning! (Knitters welcome!)\nFree and open to the public: This event will be held on the last Sunday of each month through September 28th. Knitters are also welcome!  \nIf you’re new to the craft\, 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! \n\nLEARN TO SPIN\nDrop in and learn to spin! Free; all materials and tools provided.\nTIME : 11 am – 1 pm \nOPEN SPIN\nBring your wheel\, knitting\, etc.\, and enjoy the company of fellow fiber artists!\nTIME : 11 am – 3 pm \nNo registration needed\, just drop in for a fun day of fiber arts! This event is rain or shine – we will spin outside if the weather permits!  \nCo-hosted by the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild.\n\n2025 COMMUNITY SPIN DATES:\n\nSunday\, May 25\nSunday\, June 29\nSunday\, July 27\nSunday\, August 31\nSunday\, September 28
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/learn-to-spin-community-spin-in-august/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T181522Z
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SUMMARY:Wool Days at the Wentworth House: Natural Dye Day
DESCRIPTION:Explore the Art of Dying Fiber Naturally\nHave you ever seen beautiful colorful braids of fiber and wonder how it’s done? You’ve heard about chemicals\, respirators\, and specialty items needed to dye fiber\, but there is another way! In this class you will be shown how to make your own colorful braids safely at home using readily available food grade products. \nThere will also be Open Spin all day\, so being your wheel or spindle and join us! \nDATE: Saturday\, August 16\nTIME : 10 am – 4 pm\, rain or shine! \nBring your lunch\, beverages\, wheel or spindle\, and a chair. \nABOUT THE CLASS\nProficiency Level: Open to all\nMaterials: Your kit will include a cookie sheet\, 2 squirt bottles\, four 2-ounce braids of super wash wool to dye. There will be a variety of dyes on hand for you to try.\nMaterials Fee: $5 for kit\nEvent contact mona.lapierre@gmail.com \nHosted by the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/wool-days-at-the-wentworth-house-dye-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20230509T003842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T144059Z
UID:5801-1754735400-1754744400@www.paulwentworthhouse.org
SUMMARY:Salmon Falls History Paddle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided paddle of the Salmon Falls River!\nDATE: Saturday\, August 9\, 2025\nTIME: 10:30 am -1:00 pm\nCOST: Free for ARCH members; Suggested donation of $15 for nonmembers \nWe will tour the tidal portions of the river in Rollinsford and South Berwick\, and learn about sites related to Native American life\, early European settlement\, mills\, shipbuilding\, wharves\, and more\, while enjoying the lovely scenery along the way. \nThe paddle is approximately 3 miles in length. \nRegistration is required!\nSpace in this event is limited to 15. Participants will need to supply their own watercraft and personal flotation device (PFD). the suggested donation is $15 per person. ARCH members and children are free. Directions to the meeting spot and additional details will be provided upon registration. \nTo register or for more information\, email paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/salmon-falls-history-paddle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250514T195802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T015833Z
UID:6741-1753614000-1753628400@www.paulwentworthhouse.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Spin & Community Spin-In (July)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of spinning! (Knitters welcome!)\nFree and open to the public: This event will be held on the last Sunday of each month through September 28th. Knitters are also welcome!  \nIf you’re new to the craft\, 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! \n\nLEARN TO SPIN\nDrop in and learn to spin! Free; all materials and tools provided.\nTIME : 11 am – 1 pm \nOPEN SPIN\nBring your wheel\, knitting\, etc.\, and enjoy the company of fellow fiber artists!\nTIME : 11 am – 3 pm \nNo registration needed\, just drop in for a fun day of fiber arts! This event is rain or shine – we will spin outside if the weather permits!  \nCo-hosted by the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild.\n\n2025 COMMUNITY SPIN DATES:\n\nSunday\, May 25\nSunday\, June 29\nSunday\, July 27\nSunday\, August 31\nSunday\, September 28
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/learn-to-spin-community-spin-in-july/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250713T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250703T154709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T232547Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Chair Chat with Antiquarian Hollis Brodrick
DESCRIPTION:SPECIAL EVENT – SUNDAY\, JULY 13\nAs 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. Several of the chairs in the exhibit are from his personal collection\, and his talk will focus on construction details which identify them as made in the Portsmouth area. \nThe talk will be followed by light refreshments in the dining room of the Wentworth House. The program is free of charge although donations will be greatly appreciated. \nDATE: Sunday July 13\nTIME: 2:00 at the Colonel Paul Wentworth House \nAbout the Speaker\n\nHollis Brodrick is noted antiquarian based in Portsmouth\, New Hampshire. He is a specialist in decorative arts and artifacts of the American Colonial Period\, and is particularly renowned his collections of rare everyday objects that offer us a peek into the many facets of Colonial life. \nAbout the Exhibit\nPlease Be Seated: Chairs of Old New England features chairs made and used in eastern New England from the late 17th to the early 19th centuries. \nDrawn primarily from private collections\, with many rarely or never before publicly exhibited\, the exhibit features an array of elegant and unusual chairs from the Pilgrim era through the early years of the Republic. Many were either made in the Piscataqua region or otherwise have strong connections to the area. \nPlease Be Seated is on view on Saturdays between 1 and 4 pm through October 11\, or at other times by appointment.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/gallery-talk-chair-chat-with-antiquarian-hollis-brodrick/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250514T195603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T015838Z
UID:6737-1751194800-1751209200@www.paulwentworthhouse.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Spin & Community Spin-In (June)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of spinning! (Knitters welcome!)\nFree and open to the public: This event will be held on the last Sunday of each month through September 28th. Knitters are also welcome!  \nIf you’re new to the craft\, 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! \n\nLEARN TO SPIN\nDrop in and learn to spin! Free; all materials and tools provided.\nTIME : 11 am – 1 pm \nOPEN SPIN\nBring your wheel\, knitting\, etc.\, and enjoy the company of fellow fiber artists!\nTIME : 11 am – 3 pm \nNo registration needed\, just drop in for a fun day of fiber arts! This event is rain or shine – we will spin outside if the weather permits!  \nCo-hosted by the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild.\n\n2025 COMMUNITY SPIN DATES:\n\nSunday\, May 25\nSunday\, June 29\nSunday\, July 27\nSunday\, August 31\nSunday\, September 28
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/learn-to-spin-community-spin-in-june/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250515T003936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T130057Z
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SUMMARY:2025 ARCH Annual Meeting & Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for a night of fun!\nAll are invited to the Wentworth House for this year’s annual meeting – this year’s celebration is sure to be extra sweet! \nDATE: Thursday\, June 19\, 2025\nTIME: Quick Member Meeting at 6:00\, Fun and ice cream from 6:15-7:30\nCOST: This event is free and open to all! \nArchaeology & Ice Cream!\nAfter a short business meeting for members (details below)\, archaeologists Emerson Baker and Alix Martin will share preliminary findings from the archaeological field school at the original Wentworth House site. \nThen linger awhile to enjoy an ice cream social\, take a tour of this year’s exhibit\, Please Be Seated\, and mingle with fellow ARCH members! \n\nARCH Annual Reports \n\nARCH Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2024\nEducation Committee Report\nBuilding & Grounds Report\nDevelopment Committee Report\nCollections Committee Report\nGovernance Committee Report\n\n\nProposed Amendment:\nProposed amendment to Article IV (Officers)\, Section 3.d of the ARCH By-laws \nCurrent wording:\nd. The treasurer shall be responsible for ensuring that the Association is financially accountable\, has mechanisms in place to keep it financially sound and is operated appropriately. The treasurer reports to the board and to the members at the Annual Meeting. The treasurer shall be bonded. \nProposed change: Replace last sentence with of section d with The treasurer shall be provided an annual stipend of $50.00. \nReason for the proposed change: Cost and extensive requirements for financial controls. By providing the treasurer with this minimal stipend\, the treasurer is treated as an employee for the purposes of insuring for employee losses through theft or fraud under our three existing insurance policies. Bonding would require a fourth insurance policy\, a Crime Protection Insurance Policy. Such policies are generally designed for municipalities\, not small nonprofits\, and would cost significantly more than the $50 stipend.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/2025-arch-annual-meeting-ice-cream-social/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250515T023529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T192202Z
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SUMMARY:Wool Days at the Wentworth House: Handcarding
DESCRIPTION:Handcarding Basics with Donna Kay\nCurious about hand cards? What the heck are rolags? Long draw? Donna Kay\, owner of Tree of Life Designs\, will take out the mystery with her workshop. Come spin in the morning\, have lunch\, and enjoy the day with other fiber enthusiasts. \nDiscover how versatile handcards can be for preparing fiber for spinning. Prepare “rolags”\, “cigars” and “batts” to spin using your chosen drafting method. Donna will also demonstrate a traditional long draw (woolen draft) from a rolag. You will have your choice of a few different wools\, do some blending and work on technique. \nDATE: Saturday\, June 14\nTIME : 10 am – 4 pm\, rain or shine! \nBring your lunch\, beverages\, wheel or spindle\, and a chair. \nSCHEDULE\n10 am – 4 pm: Open Spin\n12:30- 3:30 pm: Handcarding Basics with Donna Kay \nABOUT THE CLASS\nProficiency Level: Open to all who want to learn about carding.\nMaterials to bring: Handcards\, spinning wheel in good working order or hand spindle (optional)\, pen and paper for notes.\nMaterials Fee: $5 for wool and handouts\nEvent contact mona.lapierre@gmail.com \nCo-hosted by the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/wool-days-at-the-wentworth-house-handcarding/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
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SUMMARY:Guided Tours of the Wentworth House Dig Site
DESCRIPTION:TOUR TIMES:\nTuesday through Saturday\, June 3-7 and June 10-14 at 2:30pm \nTour the dig site with us!\nAfter months of planning and preparation\, and with the generous permission of the current property owner\, an archaeological dig of the original site will take place from June 3 through June 14! \nFor those who are interested in learning about the dig and about historical archaeology in general\, ARCH is offering guided tours of the dig site. \nLOCATION: We will meet at the Wentworth House (47 Water Street\, Rollinsford) and go from there.\nCOST: Admission is free for ARCH members and $5 for non-members. No advance registration is required. \nThis is the only time to view the dig site. The site is located on private property and it is only through the generosity of the current owners that this dig is even possible. \nAbout the dig:\nConducted in cooperation with Strawbery Banke Museum\, the dig will be the first archaeological excavation of a site associated with enslavement in northern New England. As such\, it presents a unique opportunity to learn more about the lives of the inhabitants of the Wentworth House\, both enslaved and free. \n\nIf you’d like to learn more about this project…\nArchaeologists Emerson Baker and Alix Martin will present preliminary findings from the dig at the ARCH Annual Meeting on Thursday\, June 19 at 6 pm at the Colonel Paul Wentworth House. All ARCH members new and old are encouraged to attend and find out what the dig has revealed thus far. The presentation will be preceded by a short business meeting\, and followed by an ice cream social.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/guided-tours-of-the-wentworth-house-dig-site/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250525T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250513T162608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T131956Z
UID:6228-1748170800-1748185200@www.paulwentworthhouse.org
SUMMARY:Learn to Spin & Community Spin-In (May)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of spinning! (Knitters welcome!)\nFree and open to the public: This event will be held on the last Sunday of each month through September 28th. Knitters are also welcome!  \nIf you’re new to the craft\, 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! \n\nLEARN TO SPIN\nDrop in and learn to spin! Free; all materials and tools provided.\nTIME : 11 am – 1 pm \nOPEN SPIN\nBring your wheel\, knitting\, etc.\, and enjoy the company of fellow fiber artists!\nTIME : 11 am – 3 pm \nNo registration needed\, just drop in for a fun day of fiber arts! This event is rain or shine – we will spin outside if the weather permits!  \nCo-hosted by the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild.\n\n2025 COMMUNITY SPIN DATES:\n\nSunday\, May 25\nSunday\, June 29\nSunday\, July 27\nSunday\, August 31\nSunday\, September 28
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/learn-to-spin-community-spin-in-may/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250503T141318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250503T142903Z
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SUMMARY:Play Like A Rebel! ARCH Night at the Revo Casino
DESCRIPTION:Have a great night out and raise money for ARCH!\nInvite some friends to grab a bite to eat\, have some fun\, while supporting ARCH and the Wentworth House! \nDATE: Thursday\, May 8\, 2025\nTIME: 6 to 8 pm\nLOCATION: REVO Casino in Dover \nFor those new to the casino\, we will have $10 free play vouchers. Plus\, from 4 to 7 pm\, food at the casino restaurant will be 25% off. \nStop by the Casino and say hello to your ARCH friends! We’ll be there! \n\nCan’t make ARCH night?\nYou have more chances to help us raise money! As a charitable gaming partner\, ARCH will receive one-third of the casino’s proceeds between May 1 and May 10. \nDATES: May 1 through May 10\nLOCATION: Revo Casino\, 887b Central Avenue\, Dover\, NH \nThrough their Rebels With A Cause charitable program\, New Hampshire Group’s casinos are committed to making a difference by allocating a percentage of the earnings generated by the casinos to support NH charitable organizations.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/play-like-a-rebel-arch-night-at-the-revo-casino/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250424T152711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T163910Z
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SUMMARY:Wool Days at the Wentworth House with the Southeast NH Spinning Guild
DESCRIPTION:More woolly business at the Wentworth House: Learn how to skirt a fleece!\nIt’s spring and shearing season – maybe you’ve had your eye on a fleece? You buy it and now what? Come to the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild’s Wool Day at the Wentworth House and learn how it’s done. \nFrom 10 am to noon\, Jenny Smith of Underhill Fibers will demonstrate skirting a fleece. Bring your fleece and learn how to get the most bang for your buck (and maybe even get some one on one help with skirting your fleece). Fleeces will also be available for sale. \nDATE: Saturday\, May 3\nTIME : 10 am – 4 pm\, rain or shine! \nWool Day will also feature an educational display on the creepy crawlers we don’t want to see in wool\, a free and used equipment area\, and a raffle. There will be a spinning circle all day so be sure to bring your lunch\, a chair\, and your wheel or spindle so you can enjoy the company of fellow spinners!
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/wool-days-at-the-wentworth-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250417T012839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T012839Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Sheep to Sweater Challenge at the Wentworth House
DESCRIPTION:From Sheep to Sweater with the Granite Web Makers\nCheer on the Granite Web Makers\, one of three official USA teams in the 2025 International Back to Back Wool Challenge\, as they shear a sheep\, spin the wool into yarn\, and knit a sweater all in one day! \nThe event will begin at 9am with sheep shearing\, followed by a day of spinning and knitting. In addition\, many handcrafted woolen items will be raffled off\, with 100% of all raffle proceeds and donations going to support Amy’s Treat. Demonstrations of sheep shearing and spinning will take place throughout the day\, along with other activities\, until the house closes at 4pm. \nDATE: Sunday\, April 27\, 2025\nTIME: 9:00 to 4:00 \nItems made from handspun yarns and knitted by team members will be raffled off\, with 100% of all raffle ticket sales and donations going to support Amy’s Treat. \n\n \nAbout the Granite Web Makers\nThe team will consist of a blade shearer\, a country of origin sheep\, and seven spinners/knitters who will follow the Challenge rules and pattern to knit an adult size sweater\, all in one day! \nIn addition to sharing their love of wool\, the Granite Web Makers will be raising money for Amy’s Treat\, a nonprofit organization which supports Seacoast area cancer patients by providing solutions to the day-to-day difficulties of living with cancer and offering unexpected “treats” to renew the spirit.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/2025-sheep-to-sweater-challenge-at-the-wentworth-house/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20250210T200246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T200428Z
UID:6664-1742043600-1742050800@www.paulwentworthhouse.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Wool Appliqué: Make a Pin Pillow
DESCRIPTION:Wool appliqué was widely popular in 19th century America when thrifty women used woolen scraps and simple stitches to craft “penny rugs\,” table mats\, pillow covers and other sturdy yet decorative items for the home. \nThis traditional craft is enjoying a resurgence of popularity today. Primitive patterns in bright colors are common\, but wool appliqué also lends itself equally well to modern designs and has the added benefit of being a highly portable craft. \nDATE: Saturday March 15\, 2025\nTIME: 1–3 pm \nCome explore the craft of wool appliqué with Vicki Murphy of Original Ewe at this two-hour workshop at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. \n\nWorkshop fee of $35 per person ($30 for ARCH members) includes all materials.\nSuitable for beginners as well as experienced stitchers.\nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required. To register for the workshop\, send an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com no later than March 10.\n\nRegister by March 10\nSpace is limited and pre-registration is required. To register for the workshop\, send an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com no later than March 10.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/introduction-to-wool-applique-make-a-pin-pillow/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260501T090330
CREATED:20240204T035420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T194429Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Cribbage Tournament at the Wentworth House
DESCRIPTION:Take a break from cabin fever with stimulating conversation and a classic card game at our annual cribbage tournament! \nDATE: Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\nTIME: 1:00 registration\, game play begins at 1:30 \nThe entry fee is $30 per team or $20 per person\, and a cash prize of $50 will be awarded to the tournament champion. Players are also asked to bring some food to share and the beverage of your choice. Paper goods and utensils will be provided. \nAll skill ranges are welcome\, from beginner to seasoned expert. Guests are invited to come as a team or as individuals; solo players will be paired up with a partner on the afternoon of the tournament. \nThe cribbage tournament is a great opportunity to show support for the Colonel Paul Wentworth House\, meet new people and have a fun time. \nRSVP\nSeating is limited so reserve your spot by sending an email to paulwentworthhouse@gmail.com or by calling Mike at 603-817-45450. When registering\, please provide your name and the number in your party.
URL:https://www.paulwentworthhouse.org/event/cribbage-tournament-at-the-wentworth-house/
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