Hear the story of Groton’s time as a destination in the early 1800s. This walking tour will travel from Prescott Community Center down Main Street to Old Ayer Road and back, focusing on Groton’s prominence during the stagecoach days, and the legacy those times left in the town, including Lawrence Academy.
Participants will meet at the Prescott Community Center. The walk is 1 mile down and back.
While children are welcome to attend, these are history tours that involve walking, standing, and listening for 8-10 minute intervals at each stop. Please plan accordingly.
* Online registration is required to attend. No drop-ins. *
Here's what they are saying about Joshua's Walking Tour: Courts & Coaches:
"I learned so much about the history of the town of Groton. Joshua is an extremely knowledgeable young man and he has an easy manner of making the past come alive. The relationships of the courts and stage coaches was fascinating. The history of Lawrence Academy and the other schools in the area was interesting as well."
"Thoroughness and wealth of information of our tour guide. He was very prepared and enthused about Groton's history. He had an encyclopedic memory of facts and knowledge of things we asked not in his prepared talk. Loved his interest in the subject."
"Such a grand tour! Josh Vollmar gives informative and fun historical tours. Groton is blessed to have him offer these!"
Joshua Vollmar is a lifelong resident of Groton and has been researching, writing, and speaking about local history since 2016. A recognized community historian, he runs classes and tours on local history, writes articles on local history for the Groton Herald, and serves on the Groton Historical Commission. Joshua has worked at the Groton History Center and has led tours of the Old Manse in Concord. Working as a historical consultant, he documents the history of houses in the area.
Joshua Vollmar
