AROUND CAPE COD
Sandwich
Sandwich was incorporated in 1639, making it the oldest town on Cape Cod. With permission from the Plymouth Colony, sixty families from Saugus settled in Sandwich. The area was ideal due to its marshes, which provided an abundance of salt hay for livestock. In the nineteenth century, the town became known for its glassmaking production. By the end of the 1840s, the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company was one of the largest glass factories in the country. Today, the Sandwich Glass Museum, which is operated by the town historical society, tells this rich story. History is important when considering Sandwich. Many historic homes dot the landscape and are tucked behind trees or located off less- traveled roads. There’s a lot of charm to be discovered in this Upper Cape town.
POINTS OF INTEREST
• Shawme-Crowell State Forest
• Dexter Grist Mill
• Hoxie House
• Town Neck Beach
• Green Briar Nature Center and Jam Kitchen
• Sandwich Marina
• Wing Fort House
• Sandwich Town Boardwalk
• Heritage Museums & Gardens
• Scorton Creek
Sandwich Boardwalk is the pathway to Town Neck Beach, and it passes over marshes and Mill Creek. The iconic structure, built after the original boardwalk was destroyed in 1991 by Hurricane Bob, was beloved by locals and tourists alike. It was even once named among the “top ten boardwalks” in America by National Geographic . Unfortunately, a 2022 blizzard destroyed much of the boardwalk, leading to another reconstruction project. Today, the Sandwich Boardwalk stands stronger than ever, providing a stable pathway to the beach, with lots of stunning views along the way.
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