Serving Cape Cod for over 50 years. Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod and is a paradise of Colonial charm. The community is steeped in history but houses all the conveniences of modern living. Its main streets and back roads are reminiscent of the paintings of Norman Rockwell with all the ambiance of a traditional New England Village. Sandwich was incorporated in 1639, not long after the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth. In the early years, it served as a trading post between Plymouth and Dutch New York. Agriculture and fishing industries were supplemented by corn, grist, and saw mills. The community gained international acclaim in the 1800s through its production of beautiful pressed and colored glass. The Sandwich Glass Museum continues to celebrate this rich past. Sandwich today is both a resort area and a popular residential town. Its country clubs, golf courses, and beaches, as well as easy access to major highways, make the community attractive to visitors and year-round residents. Local landmarks include the Heritage Plantation, a museum of Americana set amid flowering trees and gardens, the Briar Patch Wildlife Sanctuary, the Scusset Beach State Reservation and the Shawme-Crowell State Forest. Sandwich Village is a well-known tourist attraction with Colonial era bed & breakfast inns, shops, historic sites, and fine restaurants.
