on july 3, 2008 archbold married linda wilde, a historical impersonator known for playing betsy ross. the wedding was held in front of independence hall, entirely in costume, with philadelphia mayor michael nutter officiating. at one point he suffered a stroke, but expressed his hope to resume his franklin impersonation by july 2010. in 2013, he was present, in character, for the reopening of the franklin museum in philadelphia.