Birth of a Community
Event Date: Thursday October 15, 2026, 7 PM Event Location: 163 West Main Street, Groton Additional Information on Facebook Additional Events
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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.
Boutwell House Birthday: Annual Meeting
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
A visit to Groton’s Old Burying Ground in Groton, where centuries-old headstones preserve the names and stories of the town’s early residents. Weathered inscriptions, fading dates, and intricate carvings offer a glimpse into how earlier generations lived, mourned, and remembered their dead. These graves are more than memorials; they’re pieces of local history slowly being reclaimed by time. #grotonhistory #gravehistory #graveyard #spookyseason #halloween ...
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A small look into the progress of our Attic Project! Ventilation and new storage solutions are complete. Collections assessment and re-housing in progress. Now onto finishing touches. Thank you to the Groton Community Preservation Committee and residents of Groton. Stay tuned for more updates soon! #boutwellhouse #grotonhistory #LocalHistory #archives ...
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Here are some of our favorite moments from last week’s open house ‘George and Georgie At Home’.
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Since its officially spooky season we thought it would be a good time to show you the Hearse in our collection. Bought by the town in 1900, the hearse was in commission until 1936. Starting in the late 18th century, burials and funerals in Groton were a town-run service. They were simple and overseen by the undertaker until the mid 20th century, when privatised funeral homes and more elaborate burial services came into fashion. #spookyseason #hearse #LocalHistory #grotonhistory ...
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Check out our “staff picks” of the Boutwell Houses extensive book collection. And check out Old & Rare Books with Brattle Book Shop’s Ken Gloss, Lecture & Appraisals, Sunday October 4th at 2 PM, Groton Public Library!
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For this “What is it? Wednesday,” we have this object featured right here. Any guesses on what this object is or how it was used? We cant know for sure but our educated guess is……that this object is an 18th century
Mouse-trap. This primitive trap is constructed from
wood and wrought iron. It was probably handcrafted for use in a rural household or farm. The trap’s iron mechanism was designed to catch rodents entering the
wooden enclosure, reflecting the practical ingenuity of everyday life in early New England. #grotonhistory #localhistoy #mousetrap ...
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