CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Revolutionary Sandwich
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 PM
The Samuel H. Wentworth Library is celebrating America's 250th birthday with our very own - Director Jim Mykland! The presentation will begin at 6:30 PM in the Library's meeting room.
The year 1776 is officially the year the United States of America was born. The town of Sandwich was only 13 years old, but citizens of Sandwich were part of this historic time. Director Mykland will talk about the people who lived here and what they did.
Light refreshments will be served
The year 1776 is officially the year the United States of America was born. The town of Sandwich was only 13 years old, but citizens of Sandwich were part of this historic time. Director Mykland will talk about the people who lived here and what they did.
Light refreshments will be served
Picture Night!
Zoom Presentation
Thursday, May 7, 2026
6:30 PM
Ready to break those late winter blues? Come and celebrate the coming of spring with Society Director, Jim Mykland. As he has for many years, he will guide you on another trip through the photograph collection of the Sandwich Historical Society. You know we love to share our photographs!
We have a specially-curated selection of landscapes, people and buildings now long gone. Acknowledging and seeing the past helps us understand the present and think about the future of our little town. History isn’t just yesterday, but it’s also today and gives us insight into what may be down the road tomorrow.
Help us in our mission to preserve and educate about Sandwich history. We promise, not an academic slog, but a fun evening with your neighbors learning about and seeing Sandwich past.
This is a free, Zoom-only program.
We hope you will join us!
RSVP: [email protected] - no later than Wednesday, May 6, noon.
We have a specially-curated selection of landscapes, people and buildings now long gone. Acknowledging and seeing the past helps us understand the present and think about the future of our little town. History isn’t just yesterday, but it’s also today and gives us insight into what may be down the road tomorrow.
Help us in our mission to preserve and educate about Sandwich history. We promise, not an academic slog, but a fun evening with your neighbors learning about and seeing Sandwich past.
This is a free, Zoom-only program.
We hope you will join us!
RSVP: [email protected] - no later than Wednesday, May 6, noon.
~What is coming up! ~
Redcoats & Rebels: New Hampshire and the American Revolution.
A NH Humanities to Go Program co-sponsored with the Samuel H. Wentworth Library held on July 8, 7:00 PM, Doris L. Benz Community Center.
Presenter: Mary Adams
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story.
NEW: Walk Around Lower Corner with Director Jim Mykland on July 15. Meet at the Lower Corner Schoolhouse (Schoolhouse Road) at 1.00 PM.
Dan Reidy returns in July for another historical toy-making workshop ... all with hand tools. Check back for more information!
Sandwich Notch Tour with Director Jim Mykland on August 19. Meet at Mead Base at 10:00 AM. Registration will be required as due to limited group size. Stay tune for registration opening.
For all the Geology Walk and Talk fans, our awesome walk leaders (Dan Reidy, Dan Tinkham, Fred Lavigne and Jim Mykland) are planning another fascinating and informative walk for October (after Fair weekend!). A little bird told me it may be somewhere in East Sandwich ...
A NH Humanities to Go Program co-sponsored with the Samuel H. Wentworth Library held on July 8, 7:00 PM, Doris L. Benz Community Center.
Presenter: Mary Adams
New Hampshire often gets overlooked in the narrative of the American Revolution, overshadowed by its noisy neighbor to the south. Nowadays, few people know about Paul Revere’s first ride, which was to Portsmouth in December 1774 to warn the patriots that the British were coming to reinforce Fort William and Mary, five months before the Redcoats marched on Concord and Lexington. Nor do they know that two-thirds of the troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill were from New Hampshire. Most people are also unaware that New Hampshire’s Provincial Congress adopted the first state constitution in January 1776, making no mention of royal authority and essentially declaring independence from Great Britain six months before anyone else. And this is just the beginning of New Hampshire’s revolutionary story.
NEW: Walk Around Lower Corner with Director Jim Mykland on July 15. Meet at the Lower Corner Schoolhouse (Schoolhouse Road) at 1.00 PM.
Dan Reidy returns in July for another historical toy-making workshop ... all with hand tools. Check back for more information!
Sandwich Notch Tour with Director Jim Mykland on August 19. Meet at Mead Base at 10:00 AM. Registration will be required as due to limited group size. Stay tune for registration opening.
For all the Geology Walk and Talk fans, our awesome walk leaders (Dan Reidy, Dan Tinkham, Fred Lavigne and Jim Mykland) are planning another fascinating and informative walk for October (after Fair weekend!). A little bird told me it may be somewhere in East Sandwich ...
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