The Corners of Sandwich - A History Lesson with Jeremy Shea
Thursday, November 216:30—8:00 PMBoardwalk Room (Room 2)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
Glass Town Room (Room 1)Sandwich Public Library142 Main St., Sandwich, MA, 02563
In 1884, when Bourne split from Sandwich, 24 granite markers were placed at the corners of Sandwich. Join Jeremy Shea as he details his journey in search of all 24 markers.
Shea has documented his quest and turned it into a three-part video series, which can be viewed HERE: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA-1gB3M2Hc3qUCaemyzJgiS8UVZ-8Dtq&si=P0v8FjtD-Hz_qQK_
Light refreshments will be served courtesy of the Friends of the Sandwich Public Library.
ABOUT THE PRESENTER: Jeremy Shea grew up in Sandwich and attended the Wing School from grades K-8. He is a graduate of the Sandwich High School class of 2006. He graduated from Fairfield University with a BA in Political Science and International Studies. He went on to study in Botswana and lived in Belize, returning to the US to get his Master's Degree from Providence College in Secondary Education.
Jeremy currently teaches American History at Barnstable High School, works as a camp caretaker at Camp Lyndon, and is a kayak guide for Rideaway Adventures at Scorton Creek. Jeremy is a member of the Sandwich Conservation commission and the Barnstable Finance Committee. He spends his free time exploring Sandwich, birding, and performing in BHS drama club shows.
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