1825 Groundbreaking Historical Reenactment
2025 Bicentennial
April 26th 3 - 7 pm
In honor of the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company BiCentennial Celebration, the Sandwich Glass Museum and Historical Society present...
A Groundbreaking Ceremony Reenactment !
Ready...
3pm Walkers Depart; 3:15 Riders
At 3pm our own Scott Floeck, town history enthusiast and board member, will lead a historic house walking tour through Sandwich Village to the factory site. And at 3:15, Jim Ellis will offer an accessible alternative to walking: a ride in his historic refurbished 1920s trolley bus!
Steady...
3:30-4 Lights! Camera! Action!
Reenactment of Historic Moment
at the site of the historic Boston and Sandwich Glass Company. Join our founder Deming Jarvis (played by John Kennan), President James Monroe, the Kellaher Sisters, and more historic characters as they reenact the groundbreaking ceremony.
Don't forget to dress up in your very best Victorian finery so you will blend in with the crowd!
Go! (Back to the Museum)
After Party @ SGM
Once everyone has returned to the Museum from the factory site, the party can really get started!
1825 Groundbreaking Historical Reenactment
Post re-enactment festivities will include:
- Executive Director Mary Childs speaking to the Glass Museum’s mission of
“Illuminating the Past, Sparking the Future" - Auctioning the art piece "Red Obsidian" by Sandwich glass artist Yukimi Matsumoto. This is the piece she made live at the "Women in Glassmaking History" event at the Museum on March 7th
- LIVE Glass Blowing Demonstration with Kate Thomas
- Music, Food, Refreshments
- Themed “selfie” booth
- Limited edition handmade Bicentennial Commemorative Glass in the style of 1820’s Tavern Glassware available for purchase
- Interact with and learn from local actors in period clothing who represent the citizens of Sandwich from times past!
Museum Members Admitted FREE! 
Admission Tickets $15 for Not-Yet-Members
Learn more about membership tiers.
If you wish to drive your own vehicle to the factory site, please park at the train station. It is a short walk from the train station down Jarves to the intersection with Factory where the reenactment will take place.
1800s era costumes are encouraged (and are very fun!) but not required.
