This 1750 center-chimney colonial house built by a naval ensign is on park grounds, in the Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park in Groton. Many of John Avery's men were killed and wounded during the Revolutionary War battle here. Afterwards some of the wounded were put in a wagon by the British and rolled down the hill. Occupants of the house brought the soldiers in and tended to their wounds; there is a sign on the house to this effect. It was moved from its original location on nearby Thames Street. The period items are on loan or owned by the house. Season: June-Labor Day Sat-Sun 1p m-5pm.
Location:
Monument St. & Park Ave., Groton Connecticut 06340
Telephone
860-446-9257
Other History nearby:
(Chillicothe) Adena State Memorial
(Chillicothe) Atwood House
(Groton) Avery Memorial
(Parkersburg) Blennerhassett Island Historical Park
(Cambridge) Cambridge Glass Museum
(Marietta) Campus Martius: Museum of the N.W. Terr.
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02/21 Coming to The Groton area
The Big Tap-In Real Craft Beer Festival Boardman OH April20 The biggest craft beer fest between Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
West Virginia Strawberry Festival Buckhannon WV May15-19 The Festival is a unique, traditional celebration to promote the strawberry harvest. Enthusiastic volunteers provide good, family style entertainment that offers exciting educational and cultural events for everyone.
Park Street Festival Columbus OH June7-8 So many Food Trucks, so little time! Bringing you the best & most diverse food trucks in all of Ohio, all in one place!
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Wheeling WV July26-28 Bocce tournament, pasta exhibit, wine competition, entertainment.
Dayton Celtic Festival Dayton OH July26-28 Shop with our merchandise vendors for everything from Celtic souvenirs to the finest products imported from Ireland, Scotland, and Great Britain. Eat drink and be merry in our authentic Celtic food court.
Greater Youngstown Italian Fest Youngstown OH August2-4 The fest is a family-oriented event that offers a taste of the Italian heritage through performances by international recording artists, delicious food offered by the area’s finest vendors and restaurants, Italian games and more.
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