HERITAGE PLANTATION OF SANDWICH

SANDWICH, MA

Heritage Plantation of Sandwich is a historically significant museum and garden located in Sandwich, Massachusetts. It was established in 1969 by Josiah K. Lilly III, who was a keen collector of American artifacts and antiques. The plantation is spread over an area of 100 acres and features several gardens, exhibitions, and buildings that showcase the rich cultural heritage of America.

The museum houses an extensive collection of American folk art, furniture, and artifacts dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries. It also has a working carousel and a vintage automobile exhibit, which displays antique cars from the early 1900s.

The gardens at Heritage Plantation of Sandwich are among the most beautiful in Massachusetts. They feature a wide variety of flora, including rhododendrons, azaleas, roses, and daylilies. There is also a maze garden, a sundial garden, and a knot garden, each with its unique charm.

The plantation is home to several historic buildings, including the 1800s Dexter Grist Mill and the 1908 Round Barn. Visitors can also take a tour of the 1912 Stearns Family Estate, which provides a glimpse into the lifestyle of affluent families during the early 20th century.

Overall, Heritage Plantation of Sandwich is a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts, garden lovers, and families looking for an educational and fun day out.

HERITAGE PLANTATION OF SANDWICH is a History Museum in SANDWICH MA. US MID #8402500391

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 2,445,299 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Plimoth Patuxet Plimoth Patuxet is a complex of living history museums in Plymouth, Massachusetts founded in 1947, formerly Plimoth Plantation. It replicates the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by the English colonists who became known as the Pilgrims. They were among the first people who emigrated to America to seek religious separation from the Church of England.

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Armor - 17th-Century English Village Plimoth Patuxet is a complex of living history museums in Plymouth, Massachusetts founded in 1947, formerly Plimoth Plantation. It replicates the original settlement of the Plymouth Colony established in the 17th century by the English colonists who became known as the Pilgrims. They were among the first people who emigrated to America to seek religious separation from the Church of England.

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Contact HERITAGE PLANTATION OF SANDWICH

telephone: 5088883300
website: www.heritagemuseums.org

HERITAGE PLANTATION OF SANDWICH INC
67 GROVE ST
SANDWICH
MA
02563-2110

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MID #	8402500391
Name	HERITAGE PLANTATION OF SANDWICH INC
Alternate Name	HERITAGE PLANTATION OF SANDWICH
Classification	History Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	042704457
NTEECC	A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	5,009,228
REVENUE	2,445,299
LAT/LONG	41.752227, -70.505082
CODES	FIPS State Code: 25 FIPS County Code: 001 US Census Tract: 013300 US Census Block: 2028