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
How well do you know Rollinsford? We all know Rollinsford is a unique community with a range of resources, but how well have you REALLY seen Rollinsford on your everyday routes and in the more hidden corners? Join our scavenger … Read More
A perfect autumn outing! Explore Rollinsford’s historic Old Town Cemetery with ARCH! Find out about early New England burial customs and the meaning behind the gravestone carvings. Colonial settlers, Civil War soldiers, civic leaders, and just ordinary folks – Hear … Read More
The Fabulous Find Resale Boutique in Kittery, Maine has selected ARCH as one of their non-profit recipients for the month of November 2021. Proceeds from everything that is sold in the shop for the entire month will be shared with … 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…
Take a guided tour of the Salmon Falls River by canoe or kayak! 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, … Read More
Members of the 1st New Hampshire Light Artillery will demonstrate Civil War camp life, and perform cannon drills and firings at 11 am, 1 pm, and 2 pm. DATE: Saturday, July 31, 2021 TIME: 10 am – 4 pm COST: Admission … Read More
Learn about the many and varied aspects of life in a typical colonial New England household: preparing and serving meals, cleanliness and disease prevention, servitude and slavery, maintaining a kitchen garden, beds and sleeping arrangements, and other domestic activities. DATE: … Read More