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Sandwich
Sandwich was incorporated in 1639, making it the oldest
town on Cape Cod. With permission from the Plymouth
Colony, 60 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 19th 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. In the
Sandwich Boardwalk is the pathway to Town Neck Beach,
and it passes over marshes and Mill Creek. After Hurricane
Bob hit in 1991, the boardwalk was rebuilt with funds from
town residents and businesses. Those who donated had the
opportunity to engrave their names into the planks and many
are still there today.
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