Experience Groton

Enjoy the Quintessential New England Charm of
Groton, Massachusetts

Historic Groton Audio Walking Tour

"A Rebel Town: Groton’s Revolutionary War Sites," is an immersive audio walking tour created by the Destination Groton Committee to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution. This tour includes 16 stops: the first 10 are easily accessible on foot within Groton's town center, while the final 6 stops are best reached by car or bike, though a few are within a 10-minute walk from the center. Each stop includes a brief, informative audio segment lasting 4 to 5 minutes, and while you of course can listen at your own pace, the entire tour can be comfortably completed in under two hours.

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A view of fall foliage in a field with mountains in the background, showcasing the quintessential New England charm of Groton Massachusetts.

A Town Rich in History

First settled as a trading post with Native Americans, Groton was America's original frontier. By 1655 trader John Tinker helped establish the Groton Plantation, encompassing much of today's Nashoba Valley Region.

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George S. Boutwell

George S. Boutwell was a former Massachusetts Governor and U.S. Senator who served President Lincoln and President Grant. Boutwell was a key author of the 14th and 15th Amendments.

You can learn more about George S. Boutwell here at the website of historian and cousin, Jeffrey Boutwell. Or go in depth by reading the Boutwell biography, Boutwell: Radical Republican and Champion of Democracy.

An old photo of a man with a beard in Groton Massachusetts.

Experience the Quintessential New England Charm of Groton Massachusetts as you explore its snowy landscape.

Nature & Recreation

Groton is located in the Nashoba Valley of Massachusetts and is the largest town in Middlesex County. With an area of 32.54 square miles, Groton offers rivers, lakes, forests, glacier hikes, bird watching, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, easy walking trails, and biking trails. A vast amount of Groton's land is protected open space and is accessible to the public. Groton has over 100 miles of trails available for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Immerse yourself in the quintessential New England charm of Groton, Massachusetts as you step into a large room adorned with a unique sight - a piano hanging from the ceiling.

Acclaimed Artists:
Paul Matisse and Edmund C. Tarbell

Paul Matisse is an internationally acclaimed artist. His work incorporates elements of mechanical design and invention. His home and design space is located in the heart of Groton. The Kalliroscope Gallery is open on occasion.

Edmund C. Tarbell was born in 1862 in the Tarbell Homestead, which stands beside the Squannacook River in West Groton, Massachusetts. Tarbell, an American Impressionist painter, was a member of the Ten American Painters. He was a leading member of a group of painters that came to be known as the Boston School. His work hangs in the top National Art Galleries and numerous private collections.