New England Beachcombing and Sea Glass History
Posted on June 18, 2025
It’s hard to resist the lure of beachcombing in New England with tales of shipwrecks and pirates dating back to the 16th century, where are the best places to walk the beach and find relics of the past? What is sea glass? How to you find it? How do you identify it? Roxie has amassed a collection of over 4,000 beach finds dating back to the 17th century. She will share dramatic and historic stories of these locations to discover how these artifacts ended up in the sea. Plus, Roxie will share personal images of her collection along with fun tips and tricks to start collecting and identifying your finds!
Maine’s Mystery Maven Roxie Zwicker has been entertaining the locals, visitors from away and curious souls with her unique stories since 1994. New England Curiosities, Roxie’s company has been offering tours and special haunted events since 2002. Featured in the Boston Herald and the New York Times. TV appearances include New Hampshire Chronicle, The History Channel and the Travel Channel! Roxie is also the published author of 10 books on New England folklore. She has presented at the International Sea Glass Festival in Mystic Connecticut as well as at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum on Long Island.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Library
Tuesday, July 29
7:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Wakelin Room