The summer season at the Wentworth House kicks off with a living history timeline of American maritime history! Re-enactors and historians representing maritime life from the 17th through 20th centuries will demonstrate naval rope work and knot tying, naval signaling, … Read More
Experience a colonial New Hampshire household in the years prior to the American Revolution! It’s spring, and members of the Wentworth household are tending to everyday tasks: cleaning house, preparing meals from the hearth to the table, working in the … Read More
The British Royal Artillery of 1777 comes to the Wentworth House! Join us for a day of living history with Revolutionary War reenactors portraying members of His Majesty’s Royal Regiment of Artillery as they display the weapons, equipment and uniforms … Read More
In the 18th century, most women had at least one pair of pockets. A pocket was often the only private, safe place for small personal possessions. Women would keep a variety of items in their pockets: money, jewelry, sewing notions, … Read More
In honor of American veterans past and present, we are hosting Serving Their Country at the Colonel Paul Wentworth House on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11. Join us at this day-long living history event as we pay tribute to American soldiers. This … Read More
Put on your best duds and join us at A JAZZ AGE SOIREE – The annual ARCH dinner and auction to benefit Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. 1920s attire is encouraged! It’s going to be the cat’s meow! Hors d’oeuvres … Read More
Come to Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House for a one-day living history event commemorating V-J Day. On September 2, 1945, representatives of Imperial Japan signed surrender documents marking the official end of World War II. Come find out how US … Read More
Hand sewing enthusiasts and fans of antique fashions are invited to our Tea and Stitchery event on Sunday, August 19 at Rollinsford’s historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. Between 1 and 4 pm, the Wentworth ladies will gather in the parlor … Read More
Join us as the Roaring 20s returns with our Gatsby Garden Party and ARCH Annual Meeting! Pack a picnic if you wish, don some Jazz Age attire (encouraged but not required) and toddle over to the Wentworth House for an … Read More
One hundred years ago, the United States was engaged in one of the most devastating conflicts in human history: World War I. Discover the stories of American men and women who served at home and overseas, and the impact of … Read More