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
Cheer on the Granite Web Makers, one of three official USA teams in the 2023 International Back to Back Wool Challenge, as they shear a sheep, spin the wool into yarn, and knit a sweater all in one day!
It’s spring and shearing season! You have an eye on a fleece, you buy it, and now what? Bring your fleece to see how it's done. Come join the Southeast New Hampshire Spinning Guild for this free education day. Learn … 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!
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
