The Groton History Center hosts special events throughout the year and shares information about history-related programs and activities in Groton and the surrounding region.
Sunday October 25, 2 PM Celebrate the 175th birthday of the Gov. George S. Boutwell House with us! After our brief annual business meeting, historian Brian Bixby will talk about the history of the Boutwell House. Enjoy cake and sparkling cider and good conversation. Free
Saturday December 5, 11 AM to 2 PM Join the party at the historic Boutwell House at 172 Main Street, and launch the spirit of the solstice season on Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy holiday décor, hot cider, and sweet
Happy halloween!!! We have a special post today, a little spooky historical deep dive of Victorian mourning cards told from…inside our hearse. #Halloween #localhistory #victorianmourning ...
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130 years ago today: A Ghostly Gathering at the Town Hall! Pictured: invitation & Oct 26th, 1896 notice from the Groton Landmark newspaper. A November 7th note in Turners Public Spirit reported that ‘The hall was filled and a very enjoyable time was had by all who were fortunate enough to have been present.’ Other Halloween festivities in Groton that year included a witch party and fortune teller. #grotonma #historichalloween #ghostlygathering ...
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130 years ago today: A Ghostly Gathering at the Town Hall! Pictured: invitation & Oct 26th, 1896 notice from the Groton Landmark newspaper. A November 7th note in Turners Public Spirit reported that ‘The hall was filled and a very enjoyable time was had by all who were fortunate enough to have been present.’ Other Halloween festivities in Groton that year included a witch party and fortune teller. #grotonma #historichalloween #ghostlygathering ...
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POV: You are in a haunted house for Historical Society employees.
We are getting ready for halloween here at the Boutwell House in the best way we know how!
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Fun Friday: the doll is back! And just kidding, the doll is actually a very good boss that encourages smiling around the office!! #grotonhistory #haunteddoll #localhistory #grotonma ...
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Check out our new spooky article: "The Graveless Man-the History of the Undead Explored Through a Local Tale."
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