General Information The Commission Membership Meeting Agendas & Minutes Mass General Law 40c. About the Town Archives Frequently Asked Questions A Brief History of Sandwich Summary 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century 21st Century "Sandwich: A Cape Cod Town" Historic Marker Program About the Historic Marker Program Download the Application Important Links Sandwich Museums Community Preservation Act Historic Preservation Plan Archival Aids

The Sandwich Historical Commission Welcome to the official website for the Sandwich Historical Commission! 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. The Commission meets the first Wednesday of the month in the Macknight Room of the Sandwich Public Library at 3 PM. The meetings are open to the public. **View the Town Hall CPA Project progress in pictures** **View the monthly Local Preservation Update from Christopher Skelly of the Massachusetts Historical Society** **View the Northeast Document Conservation Center Report on the state of the Town Hall Annex Vaults, and the historic documents stored within** **View the History of the William Eaton Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument**

"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