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SUMMARY:Groton's Glacial Sculpting
DESCRIPTION:A glacier 2-miles thick covered Massachusetts 100\,000 years ago. It slowly melted and receded back north\, ending about 12\,000 years ago. But the “footprints” of that glacier remain in the land’s sculpted geography. \nIn Groton\, for unknown reasons\, there is an unusual abundance of those footprints. There are 40+ hills of dirt and stones (drumlins)\, dozens of meandering elevated ribbons of dirt and stones (eskers)\, a score of big round pits/ponds in the ground (kettle holes)\, and scraped granite bedrock (outcrops and wetlands). In this tour\, you’ll visit three conservation areas in three hours to see examples of these glacial remnants via the Groton Trails Network\, a system of roughly 130 miles of public trails within the town’s borders. \nThe trails are rugged and there are numerous steep hills totaling 500 feet. Total hiking distance will be 5.7 miles. Participants must be physically fit. No pets allowed. Activity will only be cancelled if there is severe weather predicted. \nDATE: Sunday\, May 31 \nTIME: 1 – 4 PM \nLOCATION: Participants should park at the Nashua River Rail Trail parking lot on Sand Hill Road\, Groton\, MA. This is adjacent to the Shepley Hill conservation land. The second conservation area that will be visited is the Casella Preserve. We will park at the upper athletic fields of the Groton-Dunstable Regional High School on Chicopee Row. The third will be the Groton Memorial Town Forest and we will park at the end of Town Forest Rd (follow Wharton Row off Rte. 225). \n  \nThis program is offered by the Groton Trails Committee as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/grotons-glacial-sculpting/
LOCATION:Groton\, MA\, Groton\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Walks & Hikes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Groton Trails Committee":MAILTO:trails@grotonma.gov
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SUMMARY:"A Rebel Town: Groton’s Revolutionary War Sites" Audio Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:“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. \nLocal historian Joshua Vollmar researched\, wrote and will be your guide on the tour as you explore Groton\, Massachusetts — a town whose rich history was pivotal during America’s struggle for independence. Groton stood prominently as a community where ordinary citizens\, including minutemen ready to march at a moment’s notice under the leadership of Colonel William Prescott\, courageous women who guarded against British spies\, and Black residents seeking freedom\, actively shaped history. Colonel Prescott played a critical role in leading local minutemen\, notably commanding American forces at the iconic Battle of Bunker Hill. \nThis free\, self-guided 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. \nFor your convenience\, each location has a dedicated Google Map link\, allowing you to effortlessly obtain walking or driving directions right on your mobile device. Start scrolling down below and enjoy discovering how this small New England town played a crucial role in shaping the history of the United States. \nCLICK TO ACCESS THE TOUR. \nDATE & Time: The tour can be experienced on site in person in Groton or virtually. \nLOCATION: Groton\, MA 01450 \n  \nThis program is offered by Destination Groton as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature\, Culture & History\, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places\, objects\, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!
URL:https://freedomsway.org/event/a-rebel-town-grotons-revolutionary-war-sites-audio-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Groton\, MA\, Groton\, MA\, 01451\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hidden Treasures,Tours
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