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Edmund Tarbell: The Poetry of Painting with Mary Minifie

Groton History Center 172 Main Street, Groton, MA, United States

November 2, 11:30 AM (Boutwell House open 11-2) Gov. George S. Boutwell House, 172 Main Street, Groton Join the Groton History Centery in welcoming award-winning portraitist and still life artist Mary Minifie to speak about Edmund Tarbell’s career and legacy. Only an artist can explore the poetry, imagination, and keenness of perception that goes into […]

Free

19th Century Parlor Games & Amusements

Groton History Center 172 Main Street, Groton, MA, United States

The Groton History Center is part of GrotonFest Spring! Come visit the Gov. George S. Boutwell House on Sunday May 19th between 11 AM and 2 PM. Members of the Footwork and Frolick Society will be in costume demonstrating a selection of parlor games and, weather permitting, outdoor activities. The amusements to be highlighted were […]

Free

Revolutionary War Cannon on Display

Groton History Center 172 Main Street, Groton, MA, United States

The Groton History Center's Open House on May 20 will be accompanied by the display of a Revolutionary War cannon on our grounds. Come chat with our volunteers and Earl Carter, who carefully restored the cannon and rebuilt its carriage, about this important piece and its connection to Boston and Groton.   This program is […]

Free

Our War Too: American Women in WWII

Groton History Center 172 Main Street, Groton, MA, United States

Kara Fossey, Executive Director of both the Groton History Center and the Fort Devens Museum, will present an illustrated program about the various roles American Women played during World War II, military, civilian, and volunteer. Special emphasis will be placed on Fort Devens and women from Massachusetts. Co-sponsored with Fort Devens Museum

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