2026: Illuminating the Past, Sparking the Future
Celebrating 250 Years of Independence
In 2026 the Sandwich Glass Museum of the Sandwich Historical Society is celebrating 250 years of the founding of the United States of America.
This milestone celebration is not only a tribute to the rich heritage of American independence but also a spark for the next era of creativity. Together, we aim to inspire and empower the next generation of American glass artists, advancing the boundaries of the craft while fostering a vibrant community of supporters and patrons.
Early American Pressed Glass
Independence Souvenirs
Early American Pressed Glass
As a special 250th anniversary fundraiser we are taking the very unusual step of listing some authentic 19th Century Early American Pressed Glass pieces for sale from the collection of Dorothy Ellis.
Independence Souvenirs
Vintage Cup Plates
As a fundraiser for the 250th anniversary we are offering a limited selection of vintage reproduction cup plates for sale this year.
Independence Souvenirs
The Thumper
The tavern glass, popularly referred to as a thumper, was the standard drinking glass in New England taverns in the early to mid 1800s.
This historical reproduction thumper was hand blown here in Sandwich by McDermott Glass Studio
Independence Souvenirs
Reproduction of the Month
The Sandwich Historical Society has commissioned reproduction pressed glass tableware and cup plates using the same tools and techniques used in the 19th Century at the Boston & Sandwich Glass Company.
2026 at the Sandwich Glass Museum: Illuminating the Past...
...Sparking the Future!
