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07 Jul

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07 Jul

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06 Jul

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Groton native Dr. Samuel Green (1830–1918) was a Civil War surgeon, physician, historian, and public servant who served as Boston's City Physician and Mayor.Born in Groton, Green graduated from Lawrence Academy in 1847 and from Harvard College in 1851 before earning his medical degree. During...

29 Jun

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29 Jun

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The Groton History Center’s postcard collection is comprised of images of people and places related to Groton’s history. The collection includes mass produced postcards, locally printed postcards, and real photo postcards. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-3 img { border: 2px solid...

21 Jun

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There's a lot going On! Explore a wide range of topics including local history, maps, photographs, documents, notable people, and historic places. These collections provide a visual and engaging way to discover the stories, people, and resources that have shaped Groton over the centuries....

21 Jun

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The Groton History Center Collections The Groton History Center preserves a diverse collection of library, archival, and museum materials documenting the town's history and the lives of its residents. Active Collections The collection of the Groton History Center is made up of the following resources in its library...

20 Jun

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Exhibits at the Center The Groton History Center draws upon its diverse collection of artifacts, photographs, documents, and ephemera to tell stories about the people, places, and events that shaped the town of Groton.A feature exhibit is installed at the Boutwell House once a year with small supporting...

20 Jun

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Events at the Center, and Around Historic Groton 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. Latest Facebook Updates [custom-facebook-feed feed=3]...

20 Jun

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