"Community & Character” at the GHC’s Open House, Boutwell House, on Saturday March 16, from 11 to 2

“Community & Character” Debuts Saturday, March 16, at the Boutwell House, from 11 to 2 William Wharton (1880 to 1976), a passionate birder and conservationist, put his considerable energies and fortune into preserving Groton’s open space and furthering the science of forest management. Emma F. Blood served as Head Librarian in Groton for a record fifty-seven years. During her tenure, from 1891 to 1948, she acted as town diarist, documenting Groton’s response to WWI, the 1918 flu epidemic, and wartime fuel shortages. West Groton native Elizabeth Hill, a teacher and naturalist, devoted her life to developing and supervising vegetable and flower gardens all over town. Ahead of her time, she instructed women in landscape architecture, Latin, and nature studies. What distinguishes these individuals and what they share is the theme of the Groton History Center’s exciting new exhibit, “Community & Character” on display at the Boutwell House, at 172 Main Street, from March 16. The show features ten forward-thinking men and women who influenced the town in the areas of conservation, history, art, and public service. All are cordially invited to the Groton History Center’s Open House on Saturday, March 16, from 11 to 2. Enjoy the exhibit and take a tour of the Boutwell House, a stunning example of mid-nineteenth-century Italianate design. Furnished in period style, the house is filled with artifacts related to the Boutwell family and the town’s deep roots in historic New England. The Open House and all GHC programs are free and open to the public thanks to the Groton Commissioners of Trust Funds, grants, and corporate and private donations. Regular hours are Mondays and Thursdays, from 10 am to 3 pm. To schedule a visit, or for more information email [email protected], visit grotonhistory.org; grotonhistory.org/Facebook, or call 978-448-0092.

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