A Brief History of Groton Groton, Massachusetts, incorporated in 1655, is one of the oldest inland towns in the Commonwealth and occupies an important place in the history of colonial New England. Originally settled within the homeland of the Nashaway and Nipmuc peoples, Groton developed as...
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...
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...
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.[efb_feed fanpage_id="grotonhistory" accesstoken="EAAVfWjAsG74BR8P6oY5wyfKrTDuRUwbbCoT0ZCc7CJ39plc70G0rgkjIWmusFoqnGYLa6Mr9Bfdf8su2xADHFCoAALmQPGRYxNL4oPJcQ7er4Aqs9Ay5ZAdiTmK4nZBZCSW6O3ACoZCsADaLf9EbH1iPa0nX8G7qIOO3v8ZBj4Vh6We381VENxAyNRTneXj7e3KZA84V0MQ6QZDZD" filter="events" events_filter="all" words_limit="10" post_limit="10" skin_id="19131" cache_unit="1" cache_duration="days" live_stream_only="0" load_more="1"...
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The Groton History Center Essays and Lectures These essays explore the people, places, and events that have shaped Groton’s history, offering insights into the town’s cultural, political, and social development....
https://vimeo.com/324370585?fl=sm&fe=ec Our Center The Boutwell House is located at 172 Main Street and is home to the Groton History Center. The house was built in 1851 for George S. Boutwell who was Governor of Massachusetts at the time. He and his family were the only occupants of...
Groton Memories Video Collection Groton Memories is a collection of video interviews with local residents, their stories about, and living in, the town of Groton...
Mapping Groton We have gathered a remarkable collection of maps illustrating Groton’s evolution over time....
https://vimeo.com/324370585?fl=sm&fe=ec Joshua Vollmar, an expert on the Boutwell house and biography, gives a tour through the Boutwell House in Groton, MA.The Boutwell house serves as the headquarters for the Groton Historical Society. More Essays and Lectures...