Groton and the Revolutionary War
Old Days in Groton was published in 1955 by the Groton Historical Society for the occasion of the town’s 300th anniversary. Written by Elizabeth LeMay Hayes, the book introduces the fictional Tucker and Vernon families who learn about Groton’s history through family storytelling and oral traditions. The book is illustrated by schoolchildren. The following excerpts and summarizations are from the chapters related to the Revolutionary War period.
