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
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Tonight at the Groton Senior Center, come see Alex Woodle's film about the history of Lost Lake and Knops Pond featuring stories and memories by long-time residents. Free and open to the public. ...
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What a fun way to explore your town! Check out this scavenger hunt happening around Main Street on Saturday. ...
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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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