Join us for a guided canoe/kayak tour of historic spots along the scenic Salmon Falls River.

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

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

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!

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

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

Seasonal music, storytelling, and light refreshments Welcome the holidays in early American style at a Yuletide Open House at the historic Colonel Paul Wentworth House. The house will be decked in festive attire, and the public is invited to enjoy seasonal … Read More

SATURDAY & SUNDAY: Step back in time and meet Captain John Harmon’s Snowshoe Company of Rangers, a group of historical re-enactors who portray the soldiers who patrolled the New England frontier during the 1740s and 1750s.

You may have seen examples of redwork embroidery at antique stores, or perhaps you've even inherited some redwork embroideries made by a great-grandmother. Popular in America from the mid-19th century through the 1920s, redwork embroidery was made possible by the … Read More

Take a break from cabin fever with stimulating conversation and a classic card game at our annual cribbage tournament! DATE: Saturday, March 1, 2025 TIME: 1:00 registration, game play begins at 1:30 The entry fee is $30 per team or … Read More

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. This traditional craft is enjoying … Read More