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Monthly Meeting of Jan. 2013 Rescheduled to Jan. 9th

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The regular monthly meeting of the Sandwich Historical Commission is rescheduled to January 9, 2013 at 6:00 PM. The location remains the same, the Macknight Room of the Sandwich Public Library. The agenda for the meeting will be posted at … Continue reading

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A View From The Chair – May 2012

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Because historic preservation is vital to economic growth. “A Broadway producer who once told an aspiring playwright, “If you can’t write your idea on the back of my business card, you don’t have a clear idea.” So I’m going to … Continue reading

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A View From the Chair – April 2012

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Our Home’s History Is Our History We have two direct connections to history: our family and our home. Family members pass and leave us with cherished memories, but our beloved homes tend to outlive us. They are what remain of … Continue reading

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A View From The Chair – December 2011

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  Looking Back As 2011 draws to a close the Sandwich Historical Commission finds itself weighing the merits of two controversial issues and pursuing another that few people considered an issue at all. The request from the Sandwich Chamber of … Continue reading

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A View From The Chair – October 2011

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The Sandwich Historical Commission welcomes its newest member, Don Bayley. His appointment to the commission was approved by the Sandwich Board of Selectmen on Thursday, October 20 for a term of (almost) three years. Don has been doing several projects … Continue reading

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Sandwich Town Archives General Index Available Online

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The holdings of the Sandwich Town Archives have been indexed in one single listing for the first time. The listing is available HERE in searchable .pdf format. The index does not include the many volumes of published genealogical works in the Archives because … Continue reading

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Historic Marker Program In The Sandwich Enterprise

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Historic Marker Program Leads To Unusual Discoveries On news stands now! Local news story encourages local pride in historic homes through inclusion in Historical Commission’s program. Read what may be hidden under the old floorboards. A feature article by Mary … Continue reading

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