Sandwich Glass Museum and Historical Society

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The Sandwich Historical Society and its Glass Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the history of the Town of Sandwich, MA, with a rich tradition of glassmaking and many local artists.

☀️ June is buzzing with activity at the Sandwich Glass Museum! 🌊✨Join us this month for exciting community events, live ...
06/01/2026

☀️ June is buzzing with activity at the Sandwich Glass Museum! 🌊✨
Join us this month for exciting community events, live entertainment, and incredible glass artistry:
☕ Coffee Connections
Hosted by the Cape Cod Canal Region & Sandwich Chamber of Commerce, this networking event is the perfect opportunity to make new business connections while enjoying a live glassblowing demonstration! 🔥✨
🎶 Glasstown Concert
Celebrate summer with live music, good vibes, and a wonderful evening at the museum.
⚓🐚 8th Annual Sea Fair
Our beloved nautical-themed fundraiser returns with stunning handblown glass art, featured artists, the 2026 Shell of the Year, and FREE admission!
There’s something for everyone this June — we can’t wait to welcome you! 💙
Visit our Website for more information!

🎨✨ June is bursting with creativity! ✨🔥Get ready for an exciting month packed with NEW classes, workshops, and creative ...
05/31/2026

🎨✨ June is bursting with creativity! ✨🔥
Get ready for an exciting month packed with NEW classes, workshops, and creative experiences at BOTH of our locations! From hands-on art workshops to unique opportunities to learn something new, there’s truly something for everyone this summer.
🗓️ Be sure to keep an eye out for class dates, times, and locations as our programming continues to grow and expand! Whether you’re a returning artist or trying something new for the first time, we can’t wait to create with you.
Stay tuned… more creativity is on the way! 🎉
Use the following links to register. Remember to double check what location!
https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/pages/hyarts-campus?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=education&utm_campaign=
https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/collections/fusing-mosaics-stained-glass?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=education&utm_campaign=

☕✨ Rise, shine, and network! ✨☕Join us on June 3rd from 8:30–9:30 AM at the Sandwich Glass Museum for a special Morning ...
05/28/2026

☕✨ Rise, shine, and network! ✨☕
Join us on June 3rd from 8:30–9:30 AM at the Sandwich Glass Museum for a special Morning Business Connections event in collaboration with the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce and the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce!
Whether you’re looking to grow your business, meet new colleagues, exchange ideas, or simply enjoy a cup of coffee in a beautiful setting, this morning networking event is the perfect place to make meaningful connections. 🤝🌟
Come start your day with great conversations and an even greater community atmosphere! 🥐☕
Link to Register: https://web.capecodcanalchamber.org/events/Morning-Business-Connections-Sandwich-Glass-Museum-1673/details?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=events&utm_campaign=

This powder horn, dated 1762 and 1803, was donated by descendants of Barnabas Ewer of Sandwich (1756-1835) and would hav...
05/27/2026

This powder horn, dated 1762 and 1803, was donated by descendants of Barnabas Ewer of Sandwich (1756-1835) and would have been used to carry gunpowder in early New England. Made from a natural horn and fitted with wooden plugs, it was lightweight, durable, and designed to be carried daily.

In the 18th and early 19th centuries, fi****ms were part of everyday life. They were used for hunting, protection, and militia service, and tools like this powder horn were essential equipment. Many were personalized, reflecting the close connection between individuals and the objects they depended upon.

Long before modern systems of supply and infrastructure, people carried what they needed with them. Objects like this remind us that self-reliance was not simply an ideal in early America—it was part of daily experience.

🇺🇸 America at 250
Self-reliance was central to everyday life in early America.

✨ Create wearable glass art with guest artist Kim Savoie! ✨Join us on May 29th at 10AM or 1PM for a special Kim Savoie P...
05/25/2026

✨ Create wearable glass art with guest artist Kim Savoie! ✨
Join us on May 29th at 10AM or 1PM for a special Kim Savoie Pendant Workshop! 💎🔥
In this hands-on glass fusing class, guests will design and create their own unique fused glass pendant set while learning creative techniques from featured artist Kim Savoie. Whether you love bold colors, sparkly details, or one-of-a-kind jewelry, this workshop is the perfect chance to make something truly personal. 🌈✨
Come create, fuse, and leave with beautiful handmade pieces you can wear or gift! 💖
Link to Register: https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/products/kim-savoie-glass-fused-pendant-set-class?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=education&utm_campaign=

✨ Big things are coming to our new HyArts Campus location! ✨With the announcement of our second location opening at the ...
05/23/2026

✨ Big things are coming to our new HyArts Campus location! ✨
With the announcement of our second location opening at the HyArts Campus in Hyannis, we’re excited to introduce the talented artists who will be leading classes in this new creative space. 🎨🔥
Please help us welcome Chloe Jones, our very first Artist in Residence at the HyArts Campus! 🌊✨
Chloe is an artist with a true love for glass. As both a glassblower and flameworker, she also works across many other materials including clay, wood, and even blacksmithing. She honors craft, hard work, and is always pushing herself toward new creative challenges.
After studying at Middlesex Community College and the University of Hartford, Chloe discovered her passion for glassblowing and went on to graduate from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2026 with a BFA in Glass. She also discovered a love for teaching while working at NOCA Glass School. 🔥
We are thrilled to have Chloe joining our growing creative community and can’t wait for everyone to meet her and experience her classes! 👏

Something exciting is coming this June! ✨We’re expanding with a second location for classes and workshops, offering even...
05/22/2026

Something exciting is coming this June! ✨
We’re expanding with a second location for classes and workshops, offering even more opportunities to create and learn. Beginning in June, a variety of hands-on classes will be held out of the Flameworks and Sketch Pad studios on campus.
Explore workshops in flamework, stained glass, transferware, fusing, mixed media, and more — all designed to inspire creativity for artists of every skill level. 🎨🔥
Use the link below to take a look at upcoming classes and reserve your spot!
Use the following link to explore upcoming classes and reserve your spot: https://sandwichglassmuseum.org/pages/hyarts-campus?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=education&utm_campaign=

⚓🐚 Just a friendly reminder… Sea Fair is almost here! 🌊✨Join us for the 8th Annual Sea Fair at the Sandwich Glass Museum...
05/21/2026

⚓🐚 Just a friendly reminder… Sea Fair is almost here! 🌊✨
Join us for the 8th Annual Sea Fair at the Sandwich Glass Museum!
📅 June 13–14, 2026
🕙 Saturday 10AM–5PM | Sunday 10AM–2PM
🎟 FREE Admission to the retail event
Dive into a weekend filled with stunning nautical-inspired handblown glass art from incredible artists including David McDermott, Isabel Green, Will Mayer, Chris Belleau, Michelle Trammel, and more — plus beautiful creations from our own glassblowing team, Peter Waechter and Hoyt Hottel. 🐠🪸
And don’t forget to snag the 2026 Shell of the Year before it sails away! 🐚✨
🌦 Rain or shine, festivities will be held under the tent on the Museum lawn.
Sea you there! 🐳

This Civil War knapsack belonged to Augustus Holway of Sandwich, who served as a private in Company D of the 45th Massac...
05/20/2026

This Civil War knapsack belonged to Augustus Holway of Sandwich, who served as a private in Company D of the 45th Massachusetts Infantry Regiment. His name—painted in white across the flap—helped identify the pack among the thousands of similar items carried by Union soldiers during the war.

The 45th Massachusetts was organized in 1862 as a nine-month regiment and served in North Carolina during the Civil War. Like many men from Sandwich, Holway joined a volunteer regiment raised from communities across Massachusetts.

Knapsacks carried the necessities of daily military life: clothing, personal belongings, tools, and keepsakes from home. Worn on long marches and exposed to weather, they became deeply personal objects shaped by experience and survival.

Donated to the Sandwich Historical Society in 1915 by Mrs. A. R. Holway, this knapsack reflects not only military service, but also the ways families and communities preserved the memory of the Civil War long after it ended.

🇺🇸 America at 250
Personal objects carry the memory of national events.

🚀 Josh Simpson is STILL here… but not for long. 🌌✨July 15th is your final chance to experience the cosmic creativity and...
05/20/2026

🚀 Josh Simpson is STILL here… but not for long. 🌌✨
July 15th is your final chance to experience the cosmic creativity and astral genius of Josh Simpson at the Sandwich Glass Museum.
From galaxies in glass to worlds beyond imagination, this exhibit is truly out of this world. 🌍💫
Stop by before Josh takes off on his next journey. 👽🪐

Address

129 Main Street
Sandwich, MA
02563

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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+15088880251

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