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The Hoxie House
18 Water Street, Sandwich Village
508-888-4361
Take a trip back in time. The Hoxie House (circa
1640) reflects life in the town of Sandwich in the
17th-century. High on a bluff overlooking beautiful
Shawme Pond in its original location rests the Hoxie
House. The famous house was acquired by the town
of Sandwich and in 1959 was fully and authentically
restored.
A brief, narrated, hands-on tour gives visitors a chance to experience the fun and hardships of life in the 17th-century. Visitors learn unique facts about settlers’ life experiences,
including many which have found their way into modern times. Many present-day sayings,
including “daylight robbery,” “sleep tight,” “Tying the knot,” and “the upper crust,” have
their origins in 17th-century life.
Motor coach tours are welcome by appointment. Narrated tours are available to meet your
time scheduled. Parking is provided.
Hours of Operation: Please call for hours
Admission: Adults $4.00, Children (12 & under) $3.00, 8 and under FREE
Wing Fort House
69 Spring Hill Rd, East Sandwich
(off Rte 6A ) • 508-833-1540
wingfamily.org
Originally built in 1641, Wing Fort House is the
oldest house in New England owned and occupied continuously by one family. Stephen Wing,
one of the earliest settlers of Sandwich and son of
the Reverend John Wing and Deborah Bachiler, was the first to live here. Wing descendents
made it their home for over three centuries. Now restored, it is furnished almost entirely
with Wing family antiques honoring different periods of its long history. It was the private
residence of Cora Wing until 1942.
The House is now a museum and shared with visitors by a dedicated caretaker-guide and
volunteer members of the Wing Family of America. Receiving no funds from state or federal
governments, the House is maintained solely by membership dues, visitor fees and donations.
Hours of Operation: Check website for hours: wingfamily.org
Admission: Adults $5.00; Children (12 and under) $1.00
Off-season: Members may make special arrangements.