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Hoxie House

Sandwich, MA
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Ranked #9 of 19 attractions in Sandwich
Type: Historic Sites
Description: Built in 1637, this is believed to be the oldest house on Cape Cod.
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Sandwich, Massachusetts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012

History, that it has been preserved and gives insight into my town! Renovations were well done. Thanks for fighting for it.

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Marstons Mills, Massachusetts
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8 attraction reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 30, 2012

Want to know about life in the colonies in the early 1700's? This place is amazing and informative. Many Sandwich families hail from the Hoxie line, and this is the family homestead.

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Whitman, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

I happened upon this site during an open tour day and stopped for a visit. What a wonderful experience. The guide was a member of the local historical society and she was entertaining and informative. An hour long experience filled with stories and amusing glimpses into society and values of the time (not so different from ours!) I always remembered... More

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Rolla, MO
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10 attraction reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

Was not open when we visited, but you could walk around the house and see the grounds. This is an easy walk from the Sandwich Glass Museum.

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Baldwinville
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

I always take my children to a educational place on every vacation and this has to be one of my favorite places that I took them. Well worth a visit if you like history.

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Falls Church, Virginia
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32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

The Hoxie House is a great example of early US history and architecture. What really made this interesting though is not the house itself, but the tour given by the two guides, who made the history come alive by tying things back to modern life! This attraction is closed for the rest of 2012 (as of Oct. 8), so we're... More

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Boynton Beach, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

We visited the oldest salt box example of architecture in Ma. It was so interesting but also fun.The guides were very good. One in particular. I believe her name was Eileen. It was the last tour of the day, yet she was energetic, enthusiastic, and funny. She made the story of the pilgrims and the harshness of their lives real... More

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York, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 22, 2012

The day we visited there were 2 ladies who did such a great job of explaining not only the history of the house but all the various tools and implements that were used in the house. They also were able to explain how some of the sayings that we use today and actually historic and do have a meaning that... More

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Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts
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60 reviews 60 reviews
36 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 20, 2012

Excellent example of an early building. Entertaining and informative interpreters explain its history. Definitely worth a visit.

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Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 31, 2012

The head docent, Eileen was great. If you go make sure she is working that day. Very informative and funny. Great to see how they lived in those days. The house is great and things that are still in there are wonderful to see. The old sayings are great. Would recommend this to everyone even children.

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