Thirty-nine damaged and fallen gravestones in Sandwich’s oldest burying ground received professional restoration in the fall of 2012.

Old Town Burying Ground

Work began in late September and continued into November in a contract initiated by Jennifer Madden of the Sandwich Historical Commission, with assistance from former commission member Kaethe Maguire and the cooperation of the Cemetery Commission.

Funding for the project was split between the Cemetery Commission and Community Preservation Committee.