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Groton, Massachusetts

Groton Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary

JOIN US Sunday April 6th to discover the heroic role Groton citizens played in the American Revolution 250 years ago! Groton historian Joshua Vollmar will present a historical lecture and unveil a new audio walkig tour of Groton's landmark Revolutionary sites.

DATE: Sunday April 6th

1:00 PM	Historical Reenactment: Gather on Minuteman Common / Old Meeting House (Groton Center) for a demonstration and performance by the 6th Middlesex Regiment and Concord Fife & Drum.
2:00 PM	Welcome Remarks: Becky Pine, Vice Chair Groton Select Board and guest Speakers: State Reps Margaret Scarsdale and Dan Sena (Richardson Mees Performing Arts Center at Lawrence Academy).
2:15 PM	Featured Lecture: Joshua Vollmar relives the heroic role that Groton residents played in the American Revolution!
3:00 PM	Reception in the Conant Gallery: Light refreshments and a performance by the Groton-Dunstable Chamber Choir.

Admission is Free! Register Now as Space is Limited!

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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.

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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 was 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.