It is named for Abraham Hoxie, a Sandwich whaling captain who bought it in the 1850s. Remarkably, its occupants lived without electricity, plumbing, or central heat until the early 1950s. In the late 1950s, the town purchased the Hoxie House, restored it to its original condition, and added period furnishings. Sandwich Fish Hatchery Mass. Rt. You can track the stages of fish development and even feed them.
Admission is free.
The hatchery is open year-round from 9 AM to 3 PM daily. Sandwich Glass Museum 129 Main St. at Tupper Rd. In 1825, Deming Jarvis arrived in Sandwich to open the Boston and Sandwich Glass Company. Over the next 60 years, this company provided many Sandwich residents with jobs and brought much prosperity to the town. Displays of exquisite antique glass at the Sandwich Glass Museum will delight both professional collectors and casual visitors.