GROTON — The Destination Groton Committee recently announced the final installation in a series of 13 informational plaques marking historical Revolutionary War-era landmarks in town.
This effort complements a previously produced free Audio Walking Tour in celebration of Groton’s significant role in contributing to the American Revolution in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country.
The plaques showcase more than a dozen Revolutionary sites, including the Powder House, where cannon and ammunition were sent from Concord to hide from the British on April 18, 1775, as well as Prescott Common, near the birthplace of Col. William Prescott, who led colonial militia forces at Bunker Hill. Additionally, the tour features a series of private homes including the Job Shattuck House, Lawrence-Tarbell House, Quails House, Lawrence Homestead, Moors House and others, each with a remarkable story to tell.
“Funding for the creation and installation of these plaques is being paid for through a generous grant from the Society of the Cincinnati,” said Greg Sheldon, chair of Destination Groton.
“I wish to acknowledge the partnership with the Prescott Community Center and the Groton Historical Commission as well as the leadership and hard work of James Desrosiers and Joshua Vollmar in bringing this effort to life,” Sheldon added.
“The Society of the Cincinnati grant will foster a new level of civic pride for residents and awareness for visitors to discover and experience the Groton of 1775,” said local historian Joshua Vollmar. “Groton today maintains the look and feel of the Revolutionary era with many of our sites preserved and showcased on Main Street.”
“We believe the effort to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary in Groton exemplifies the community coming together to remember how special America is and to honor the significant role Groton played in its founding,” Jim Desrosiers said. “We further believe this grant will reinforce the Society of the Cincinnati’s mission to educate and research activities that promote the purposes of the Society and the ideals of liberty and constitutional government.”
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