Helping to preserve the historic treasures of Sandwich, Massachusetts
"Historic Sandwich Boardwalk"
​​​Friends of the Sandwich Town Archives (FOSTA) is a dedicated, all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to supporting and promoting the archives' collections and the rich, diverse history of the town of Sandwich.
Since 2003, FOSTA has played a vital role in supporting the Sandwich Town Archives by providing funding and resources for its continued operation. This support helps ensure the preservation of historic documents, books, and photographs, while also promoting public access for research and educational purposes.
We can't do it alone. Community support is essential to keeping our town's history alive and accessible for future generations. Become a Friend today!
What's New
Sandwich Stories
FOSTA is excited to now offer Sandwich Stories: narrated photo essays of a selection of our "From the Town Archives" articles!
We're grateful to Sandwich Community Television for creating a new way to experience Sandwich history. The first two are available here and can also found linked in the original articles. Enjoy! ​​​​​​
Adam Ferreira, FOSTA's 2025 scholarship winner!
Sandwich High School senior Adam Ferreira has been named the recipient of the 2025 Barbara Luksanen Gill Scholarship, awarded by the Friends of the Sandwich Town Archives (FOSTA). Adam will attend Middlebury College in Vermont this fall, where he plans to major in physics and compete on both the track and football teams.
Adam is pictured here receiving the $1,500 scholarship from FOSTA Vice President John Walker and scholarship committee member Barbara Bangs MacNeil.
Congratulations
to FOSTA's
2025 scholarship winner!
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