Thornton W. Burgess Society

Join Shirley Stolte SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH 10AM for stories written by renowned children's author, Thornton Burgess, highlighting the many animal characters he made famous.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH 6:30PM Mary Beers will share insights into the public view of nature and the North American mammal animal world during Burgess’ lifetime as compared with today.

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

SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH 9AM-5PM at TITCOMB'S BOOK SHOP celebrate beloved Sandwich children’s author and naturalist Thornton W. Burgess with themed activities for families.

Come seek adventures in nature, art & science at the Green Briar Nature Center! SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!

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

Created by Master Quilters Liz Henry & Shirley Ladetto of Bourne using historic 1930s Ruby McKim patterns, the quilt will be on display in the Sandwich Public Library lobby.

Join us around Sandwich for events celebrating the 150th birthday of Thornton W. Burgess!

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.

Visit the Mercantile for gifts, Burgess titles, linens, and our jams & jellies. Tuesdays-Saturdays and Sundays by chance.

Browse a portion of our extensive collection online! More is being added regularly as we build out our database to include every object in the collection so check back often.

Nature's Ambassador was released 10 years ago. Here is Christie Palmer Lowrance's memory of the launch as we work on remembering the 150th anniversary of Burgess's birth in 2024.