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The Sandwich Historical Commission was established in 1971 to identify, document, preserve and protect the historic and archaeological assets of the town and to promote public awareness of the history of the Town of Sandwich.
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Summer 2026 Historic Walking Tours
Photos Courtesy of: Friends of the Sandwich Town Archives Historic Walking Tours of Old Sandwich Village Step Back in time in Sandwich Village on our Historic Walking Tours this summer! Discover the rich history, charming architecture, and fascinating stories that shaped [...]
Cedarville
by Don Bayley The Only Way to Get to Barnstable Today's Old County Road in East Sandwich follows the original route of the Old King's Highway which followed native American trails meandering along the southern edge of Scorton Marsh. Until about 1847, there wasn't a road where Route 6A is [...]
The 300th Celebration
The Tercentennial – 1939 Paul Wing Float, 1939 Corner Main and Jarves, August, 1939 Barbara Bassett inside on right Photos above courtesy of Jim Pierce 1939 Parade: 10 Men of Saugus Dinner at the Casino, 1939 Photos courtesy of Jim Pierce and Sandwich Town Archives [...]
The 275th Celebration
It was 1914: Sandwich celebrated its 275th Anniversary and the opening of the Cape Cod Canal. Canal 100th & Sandwich 275th celebration Pennant - 1914 Parade in Post Office Square for Sandwich’s 275th Anniversary and the Opening of the Cape Cod Canal July 29, 1914 Cape Cod Canal [...]
The 375th Celebration
WHAT A YEAR IT WAS! A recap of the Sandwich 375th Anniversary Celebration –by Don Bayley Teams with themes such as the Dewey Decimators, Downton Abbey and Sweet Tarts started it off with a bang. It was the Spring of 2013 and “Team Trivia Night” was one of several [...]
