The Sandwich Town Archives welcome researchers and community members interested in exploring the history of Sandwich, Massachusetts, and the people who have called it home. We recommend making an appointment so we can best prepare for your visit and help you make the most of your time. Many of our items are also available online and can be accessed at any time.  

• Books: An assortment of non-circulating rare and out-of-print local history titles.
  
  
• Photographs: A varied collection of local Sandwich and Cape Cod photographs, dating from 1875.
  
  
• Family Files: Copies of diaries, letters, and genealogical records from prominent local families such as the Freeman, Hoxie, Dexter, Nye, Swift, and Wing families.
  
  
• Subject Files: Vertical files containing newspaper and magazine clippings, pamphlets, research notes, and other ephemera related to people, places, and events in Sandwich and the surrounding communities.
  
  
• Manuscript Collections: Personal papers, family papers, business records, and organizational records.
  
  
• Property Asset Files: Historic Resource Survey Files from the Sandwich Historical Commission documenting significant local homes, properties, and structures. Many are online via the MACRIS database.
  
  
• Yearbooks: Sandwich High School, Henry T. Wing School, and Sandwich Middle High School yearbooks since 1964. Also available are Senior Class photographs ranging 1940-1974.
  
  
• Historic Newspapers: A diverse range of local publications, both longstanding and short-lived, dating back to 1846.
  
  
• Town Reports: Annual Sandwich town reports since 1869. Recent reports can be found on the Town of Sandwich website.
  
  
• Maps: Historical maps and occasional architectural blueprints of Sandwich.