Timothy Ruggles – The Rise and Fall of a Massachusetts Loyalist
By Bill Daley Timothy Ruggles of Sandwich was a prominent leader in the Massachusetts colony during the time immediately preceding the American Revolution in 1775. Had he not been a Loyalist, he might have been one of the founding fathers of the new nation. He was born in Rochester, Massachusetts [...]
Wilson (Joseph) Burial Ground
Location: Quaker Meeting House Road near the Stop & Shop By Bill Daley There is a little-known gravesite of a black civil War soldier, Joseph Wilson, who is buried in Sandwich in a wooded area off of Quaker Meeting House Road near the Stop & Shop. In 2012, [...]
Historical Preservation Awards
The Sandwich Historical Commission held an awards ceremony this Spring to honor the preservation of a number of historic homes and buildings. Member William Daley hosted the event at Oak Crest Cove. Award recipients were: (CLICK PHOTOS FOR LARGER VIEW) Janet Chakarian, 44 Water St Delphi Construction [...]
Walking Tours
The Historical Commission is designing a virtual Walking Tour of Sandwich. There is an app for this called PocketSights that you can load on your phone. Visit PocketSights For information on walking tours held by the Historical Commission and the Sandwich Glass Museum click the button below: [...]
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