Songs of the Civil War with Marek Bennett

Sewing 18th century fashions with the Wentworth Ladies

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!

Flax Day at the Wentworth House: A Rain or Shine Event Come have fun processing locally grown flax using heritage tools! Small amounts of free flax will be available to process on a first come first serve basis or bring … Read More

Come learn about the historic Pear Yard School! To gauge the level of community interest in and support for preserving Rollinsford’s historic Pear Yard School, the Association for Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH) will host an informational meeting at 6 … Read More

Join us for a free concert in the garden at the Paul Wentworth House!

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!

Come for a day of all things wool! A full day of wool activities, education, and fleeces for sale. We have three Wool Days this season: Saturday, May 20, July 8, and October 14

A workshop with historical cordwainer Brett Walker Make a reproduction leather document case, based on an original owned by Stratham, NH shoemaker Samuel Lane (1718-1806) and now in the collections of the New Hampshire Historical Society. Fee of $155 includes … Read More

Craft demonstrations • Hearth cooking demos • Militia drills Travel 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 … 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

2023 Gala Event: Shining a light on our past Buffet Dinner • Cash Bar • Raffle Drawings • Live & Silent Auctions Join us for our biggest event of the year! Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction from 5 … Read More

Experience the frontier in winter! Step back in time and meet Captain John Harmon’s Snowshoe Company of Rangers, a group of historical reenactors who portray the soldiers who patrolled the New England frontier during the 1740s and 1750s. SATURDAY: January … Read More

Support ARCH and the Colonel Paul Wentworth House at Filotimo Casino and Restaurant in Dover! DATE: Tuesday, February 20 through Saturday, February 24, 2024 Head over to Filotimo Casino at Dover Bowl and support local history! ARCH has been selected … Read More

Take a break from cabin fever with stimulating conversation and a classic card game at our annual cribbage tournament! DATE: Saturday, March 2, 2024 TIME: 1:00 registration, game play begins at 1:30 The entry fee is $30 per team or … Read More

18th century dress or costume is encouraged! Join us at the Filotimo Casino for an evening of historic fun and modern gaming, all to benefit ARCH and the Colonel Paul Wentworth House! Light refreshments will be served and the casino … Read More