Sandwich Historical Commission

05/15/2026

Work has now begun on restoring the aging gates at the Cedarville Cemetery in Sandwich.

04/17/2026

04/03/2026

🚀 BIG NEWS! Our website has a fresh new look! We’ve updated our online home to make it easier for you to explore Sandwich’s history. Explore it here: www.sandwichhistory.org -- tell us what you think!

💫 A HUGE shoutout to Morningstar Design for their incredible inspiration and speedy work—we couldn’t be more pleased, and Christine is fantastic to work with! www.mstardesign.com

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. Celebrations Articles & Stories Explore Historic

02/26/2026

Great article by Sandwich’s own Bob Thomson.

From the junction of Water and Main streets in Sandwich Village, you can see five centuries. But for the 250th birthday of the United States this year, let's put on spectacles that filter out all those centuries but the revolutionary 18th.Across town, we have spaces, homes, taverns, historic cemeter...

11/16/2025

After my husband and I moved to Sandwich in 2020 I found myself with time on my hands. It was the height of the pandemic and, like everyone else, we were in lockdown.So I turned to one of my newer interests: genealogy. I decided to dig into my father’s side of the family. My dad grew up in the New...

10/13/2025

"Company in the Searle Theatre, Shawme Hill, Sandwich, Mass.--Sept 1932." This was a new one on us. Anyone familiar with Searle Theatre or its apparent founder (and Radcliffe grad), Katherine Searle? Thanks Schimmel for bringing the postcard to our attention!

09/16/2025

“The Historical Commission voted to support a proposed sign for George T. McLaughlin Memorial Park, located at the corner of Factory and Jarves streets, during a committee meeting on Wednesday, September 3…:” Full article linked below.

The Historical Commission voted to support a proposed sign for George T. McLaughlin Memorial Park, located at the corner of Factory and Jarves streets, during a committee meeting on Wednesday,

09/08/2025

October 1 is the 165th anniversary of the birth of local artist Dodge Macknight! To celebrate, the Sandwich Public Library is hosting a panel discussion about Macknight's art, life, and legacy. A lucky event participant will have an opportunity to win a matted print of one of Macknight’s paintings and refreshments will be served. Register TODAY!
https://sandwichpubliclibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/dodge-macknight-165th-birthday-event/

06/30/2025

We are definitely a fun town to visit!

Planning a visit to Sandwich, Massachusetts? This historic Cape Cod town offers more than just beach days. Walk the peaceful trails and boardwalk of the Sandwich Marina, explore local history at the Sandwich Glass Museum, and enjoy the scenic beauty of Heritage Museums & Gardens. Stop by the Hoxie House, one of the oldest homes on Cape Cod, and don’t miss the Sandwich Boardwalk for a memorable sunset. Whether you’re after quiet nature spots or a bit of history, Sandwich makes a great summer day trip.

06/30/2025

On Saturday, June 28, the Sons of the American Revolution honored Revolutionary War Patriot Micah Blackwell with a ceremony that included remarks, a musket salute, historic marker, and a memorial wreath. The ceremony also recognized the hard-working team that cleaned close to 100 grave markers of patriots and their families. The Historical Commission was proud to host the reception that followed at Sandwich's Old Town Hall. SHC members Joanne Mary Richardson and Jennifer Yunginger Madden were also recognized for assisting with the grave cleaning. Well done, all!