The British are coming, the British are coming! Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House will open for the summer with a bang with an encampment by His Majesty’s Royal Regiment of Artillery! Revolutionary War re-enactors portraying the officers and crew … Read More
Experience a recreated 1937 classroom! Join us for the grand opening and reception for our 2024 exhibit, SCHOOLED: Educating Rollinsford’s Youth From One-room School Houses To Rollinsford Grade School Tour the exhibit and experience a recreated 1937 classroom. Meet exhibit … Read More
ARCH members old and new are invited to participate in a brief Annual Meeting to elect officers and board members for the coming year, followed by a free concert in the garden.
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, come in the afternoon for our Spin-In. Knitters are welcome!
Natural Fiber Day: Cotton Edition! Join the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild for a day of education and spinning as we learn all about the incredible cotton flower! There will be a free table, a table for used equipment, and … Read More
Songs & Stories of the Struggle for Abolition and Woman Suffrage Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a FREE evening of music in our garden! Appearing as Abby Hutchinson of the famed Hutchinson Family Singers, Deborah Goss performs … 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, come in the afternoon for our Spin-In. Knitters are welcome!
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a free evening of music in our garden! Members of the Angel Band, Cayt Norris (fiddle/violin), Mary Paul (Celtic harp) and Bob Paul (hammered dulcimer) will perform a program of Celtic music, … 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, come in the afternoon for our Spin-In. Knitters are welcome!
Learn about our country’s war for independence in this incredible living history event. Join us on Saturday, September 7 when members of the First New Hampshire Regiment, a Revolutionary War re-enactment group, will be encamped at the house. DATE: Saturday, … Read More
Learn about dying wool with natural plant dyes Spinners, knitters, and fiber arts enthusiasts of all kinds are invited to a day of dying wool with natural plant-based dyes! DATE: Saturday, September 14, 2024 TIME : 10 am - 4 … Read More
Sewing 18th century fashions with the Wentworth Ladies
Create an 18th century Larkin & Smith gown! In this 2.5-day workshop, Emily Stringham of 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 … Read More
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
Ticket sales have closed for 2024, but you can still support our annual appeal! Thank you for supporting local history! 2024 Gala Event: Digging into History Buffet Dinner • Cash Bar • Raffle Drawings • Live & Silent Auctions Join us … Read More