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 [...]
Sand Hill School Open House & Forum
A View From The Chair: March 2012 By Terry Blake Chairperson, SHC, 2012 Update March 24, 2012: Many thanks to everyone who attended the events yesterday. Because of you, the day was a success. Please check back for further updates. [Original 2012 post follows.] I want to thank the members [...]
Historical Preservation Awards
The Sandwich Historical Commission held an awards ceremony in 2019 to honor the preservation of a number of historic homes and buildings. Member William Daley hosted the event at Oak Crest Cove. Award Recipients Janet Chakarian (44 Water Street) Delphi Construction (Sand Hill Community Center 16 [...]
Walking Tours
STQRY Guide Explore the rich history of Sandwich, Massachusetts at your own pace through a series of engaging, self-guided walking tours available on the mobile app STQRY Guide (pronounced "story" -- formerly PocketSights). These mobile-friendly experiences invite visitors to discover historic homes, landmarks, and landscapes that tell the story [...]
SHC reiterates historic merit of ‘1927 Wing’
By Paul Gately Sandwich Broadsider/WickedLocal.com | July 07, 2016 The Sandwich Historical Commission takes issue with sentiment expressed by some selectmen that the 1927 section of the Henry T. Wing School might not be worth preserving and instead probably should be torn down. Commission members July 6 reiterated their support [...]
Owners of Canal plant to allow dig at site of solar project
By George Brennan Cape Cod Times May 18. 2016 NRG Energy is planning to build a solar farm on the site of its current plant in Sandwich, in the area at the left side of the photo. NRG has agreed to allow an archeological dig in the area, where [...]
Improvements Planned for Mill Creek Park
Sandwich Okays Plan To Turn 'Restroom Park' Into Something More Memorable By Tao Woolfe The Sandwich Enterprise | May 5, 2016 A gift of flowers, benches and greenery popped up among the political brambles when a volunteer group offered to beautify a scruffy grove across from Sandwich Town Hall. The [...]
A Name for the Park at 135 Main Street
by Cindy Russell The land at 135 Main Street was privately owned from 1639 until 1963 when Town Meeting voted “to purchase a certain parcel of land located at Main Street, at Town Hall Square, owned by Manuel and Leona R. Jacinto for $14,000. Bill Daley and Don Bayley, members [...]
Erosion, Historic Brickyard Exposed
Erosion uncovers old brickyard in Sandwich CapeCast | Jan. 2, 2015 It's not news to anyone that Town Neck Beach erosion is worsening due to the blockage of longshore transport of sand by the canal. Recent efforts to secure dredge material from the canal have highlighted the exposure of bricks [...]
Sandwich grist mill wheel needs replacement
By Paul Gately Sandwich Broadsider/WickedLocal.com | Nov 1, 2014 Sandwich Assistant Town Manager Douglas Lapp says it has become imperative to replace the wheel at the historic Dexter Grist Mill downtown next to Town Hall. Lapp said the work is needed to avoid the mill being shut down for a [...]
Clark-Haddad building will stay put in Sandwich
By George Brennan CapeCodOnline.com | January 21, 2012 The Sandwich Board of Selectmen, on January 19, 2012, voted 4-0, with one abstention, to leave the Clark-Haddad building in place. A proposal by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce to move the Clark-Haddad building and turn it into a visitors center was [...]
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