Sandwich Historical Commission


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    The Sandwich Town Archives &
    Historical Center

    The Sandwich Town Archives & Historical Center is located in the Macknight Room
    of the Sandwich Public Library.

    Town Archives

    Town Archivist: Barbara Gill

    Hours:
    Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday
    9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

    The Town Archives and Historical Center maintains information, records and photographs of historical importance to the Town. The collection includes family files, with information on people who lived in Sandwich, general files on Sandwich history, and a collection of photographs. The extensive preserved photograph collection provides a pictorial history of Sandwich and its inhabitants since the late 1800's. The Archives Center also houses the files of the Sandwich Historical Commission's inventory of historic assets, which includes information on houses in Sandwich, generally those built prior to 1900. Additionally, the Archives Center maintains forms and information on cemeteries, monuments and areas of historical importance.




    "Our mission is to protect and preserve the unique early American character of Sandwich through the acquisition, restoration and enhancement of our historic resources, not only for the cultural benefit of the residents of Sandwich, but to encourage and increase the heritage tourism that is so crucial to our economy."

    - Sandwich Historical Commission

    "Whenever an historic district is established as provided in section three an historic district commission shall be established which shall consist of not less than three nor more than seven members."

    - Mass General Law, Chapter 40C. Section 4