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Snowshoe Men at the Wentworth Home
Date and Time
Saturday Jan 17, 2015
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ESTSnowshoe Men at the Wentworth HomeDescription
Meet a company of men portraying veteran snowshoe soldiers from the French and Indian War era during a weekend of living history on January 17 and 18. Members of Captain John Harmon’s Snowshoe Company of Rangers will be in residence at the Colonel Paul Wentworth House in Rollinsford, NH over the weekend to showcase the weaponry, equipment, clothing and tactics used by the frontier militia of the area in the 1750s.
Snowshoe companies were formed in the mid-1700s to patrol New England’s harsh frontier during the long winters and protect the northern settlements from attack by the French and their Native American allies. The New England “ranging” companies served a vital role during the French and Indian War.
The public is invited to meet the snowshoe men on Saturday, January 17 from 10 am to 4 pm and again on Sunday, January 18 from 10 am to 3 pm. Costumed interpreters will also demonstrate 18th century hearth cooking, crafts, and other aspects of colonial life in New England.
The circa 1701 Wentworth House is located on Water Street in Rollinsford and is maintained by the Association for Rollinsford Culture and History (ARCH). Tours of the house will also be offered during the event. A donation of $5 is suggested for adults; the event is free to children and ARCH members. For more information about this and other events at the Wentworth House, consult the ARCH website at paulwentworthhouse.org.Tell a Friend