Elegant mansions, stately churches, and one of America’s oldest houses distinguish Groton center. Learn about the town’s history through its buildings in this walking tour which travels up Main Street and Hollis Street from Prescott.
While children are welcome to attend, the tour involves walking, standing, and listening for 8-10 minute intervals at each stop. Please plan accordingly.
Children under 14 are FREE but must be accompanied by at least one paying adult.
**Registration is required to attend. No drop-ins.**
Joshua Vollmar is a lifelong resident of Groton, and a scholar of local history. He has worked at the Groton History Center, and led tours at Boutwell House of the Groton History Center and at the Old Manse in Concord. He is writing a book on Groton’s historic houses, is involved in the Groton Memories Project, and regularly runs classes on local history through the Prescott Community Center. He leads historical walking tours of Groton center through Prescott and writes articles on Groton history for the Groton Herald. Joshua is currently studying at UMass Lowell.
Joshua Vollmar
