Special Exhibit: Light Up the World
Throughout history, human beings have found ways to bring light and physiological warmth into their lives during the darkest times of the year. "Light Up the World" celebrates the utilitarian …
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5th Annual Sea Fair
Sandwich Glass Museum 129 Main Street, Sandwich, MAMay 21, 2023 Please join us for this fun show/sale event. This year we are holding the event indoors, in our auditorium. Aquatic/Nautical themed glass items will delight all who attend. This event is free to attend; touring the rest of museum is a paid admission.
Meet and Greet with Ed Branson
The Sandwich Glass Museum invites you to meet Ed Branson, as the museum hosts his retrospect titled: "A Lifetime with Glass" Talk with Ed about his life-long journey; from glass enthusiast to world renowned master craftsman. See the work that has placed him amongst the most respected glass artists in history. Learn about his ties …
Artists’ Reception and Talks-Special Exhibit Opening: All Creatures Great and Small
"All Creatures Great and Small" celebrates the joy and whimsy of the natural world through glass sculptures created by four New England based Artists: Mariel Bass, Claire Kelly, Jennifer Violette, and Caterina Weintraub. Public reception with Artists' talks Friday, June 30th, 5pm-7:30pm, with talks from 5:30-6:15pm. Free admission. This special exhibit runs through October 29th, …
Public reception and Artists’ talks-Special Exhibit Opening: Fly Over
June 30 Aron Leaman's work is playful, colorful, and will make you smile. For him it is mostly playful because he is having fun during the process. Working with glass there is endless potential for improvement keeping it forever rewarding. When people see his work he likes to leave them pondering with a smile on …
American Glass: 1st Annual Glass Bazaar (Tented Sale)
JULY 29 & 30th 2023 Our 1st annual July “Glass Bazaar” celebrates the birth month of the Sandwich Glass Factory, The Sandwich Historical Society, and the birth of our nation. Come browse the wares of local glass artists and take home a piece of American history! The spirit of American ingenuity and entrepreneurship was kindled …
Book Signing by Carolyn Thomas
Carolyn Thomas, author of "Rose In Snow", Book Signing and Reception on Tuesday, August 8th, 5:30-7pm Rose in Snow is Carolyn’s debut novel. She received her Bachelors' degree from Rhode Island College and and an MLIS degree from San Jose State University. Professionally she has worked as a Librarian and a Library Director in Public …
Porch Fest
Join Us For Porch Fest on September 16th! The Sandwich Historical Society and Glass Museum will be participating in the 8th Annual 2023 Sandwich Arts Alliance PorchFest! The event will feature live music from Sandwich Arts Alliance musicians to celebrate Cape Cod's incredible local musical talent. Our main entrance will be transformed, inspired by the …
Lecture: Tilar Mazzeo
The Sandwich Glass Museum is proud to announce that New York Times Bestselling Author Tilar Mazzeo will give a lecture about her upcoming book about Burgess and another ship Captain’s wife in similar circumstances, Mary Ann Patten. The lecture and reception will be $5 dollars for the public, and free for Museum Members. Dr. Mazzeo …
SandwichFest
Historic Water Street, Sandwich, MA Water Street, Sandwich, MA, United StatesSaturday October 7th, 10am-4pm Join us in celebrating SandwichFest, hosted by the Sandwich Chamber of Commerce. Located on Historic Water Street, Sandwich, this event will have food trucks and feature over 80 vendors. Stop by the Sandwich Glass Museum’s booth for exciting opportunities to win prizes, purchase handmade sun catchers, and to learn more about …
Author Talk – “In the Wake of the Mayflower”
Sandwich Glass Museum 129 Main Street, Sandwich, MAJoin Museum Director Mary Childs as she welcomes popular lecturers Karen Rinaldo and Kevin Doyle to discuss their new book : “In the Wake of the Mayflower” This lecture will ‘connect the dots’ from the Pilgrims’ arrival in Plymouth to the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company. Widely applauded as an ‘easy reading’ history of the …