Thornton W. Burgess Society

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 11AM-2PM Celebrate the charming & delicious tradition of Gingerbread!

Visit the Mercantile for a wide selection of unique holiday gifts including our jams & signature Beach Plum Jelly, Burgess titles, character puppets, linens & special treats

Join The Sandwich Fundation SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST on Water Street to continue Sandwich’s long history of celebrating the lighting of The Littlest Christmas Tree!

Join Emalee Pierce in the historic 1903 Green Briar Jam Kitchen and make your own batch of something special to take home and enjoy.

SATURDAYS THIS FALL Visit the storybook world of Peter Cottontail & friends that internationally known children’s author Thornton W. Burgess created.

Join us SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD 10AM for stories written by renowned children's author, Thornton Burgess, highlighting the many animal characters he made famous.

Created by Master Quilters Liz Henry & Shirley Ladetto of Bourne using historic 1930s Ruby McKim patterns. The winner will be announced at the Nature's Night Celebration 12/12.

Join us around Sandwich for events celebrating the 150th birthday of Thornton W. Burgess! Next event: Tuesday, May 14th Bluebell Tea at Green Briar Nature Center

We're launching a special brick fundraising campaign to honor this beloved author and naturalist. Your contribution will become a lasting part of our commemorative project.