Historical Groton CT

Groton CT is a town comprised of many different areas of town like Groton Town, Groton Cityand villages such as Mystic CT, Noank CTand a beach community known as Groton Long Point that share different backgrounds and cultures. The first settlers, the Nehantics, settled here in the 1600’s between the Pawcatuck River and Thames River.

Rough times came to the Connecticut town of Groton when the French and Indian War ended and the Sugar Act of 1764 and the Stamp Act of 1765 were passed. Parliament closed down the port of Boston, crippling Groton’s commerce.

On September 6, 1781, the Revolutionary War Battle of Groton Heights was fought between a small militia detachment led by William Ledyard and numerous British forces led by Benedict Arnold. No one at Fort Griswold had expected an attack, especially after six years of false alarms. At sunrise, a force of 1,700 British regulars landed on both sides of the mouth of the Thames River. After the War of 1812, whaling became a very important part of Groton’s economy, but most of the expeditions were still for seal skins. – Wikipedia

In the 20th century, the shipbuilding industry moved from the Mystic River to the Thames River. Electric Boat is the town’s largest employer. However, until 1931, submarines designed by Electric Boat were subcontracted to other shipyards, primarily Fore River Shipbuilding in Quincy, Massachusetts. Electric Boat commenced industrial operations in Groton with the establishment of the New London Ship and Engine Company (NELSECO) as a subsidiary in 1911.

In 1954, Electric Boat launched the USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine. Presently, the Nautilus is decommissioned and open for visitors, permanently berthed at the U.S. Navy Submarine Force Library and Museum. Groton is sometimes referred to as the “Submarine Capital of the World,” due to the long-standing history of submarines in the town, and the fact that Groton has one of the largest submarine bases in the world. The National World War II Submarine Memorial East is located in Groton, including parts of USS Flasher.

Be sure to check out these historical landmarks and be sure to take a selfie! Send it to us on instagram or facebook!

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I enjoyed seeing the sunrises from various locations this week but the cold weather was tough! 🥶 Miss the crisp fall days! 🍁🍂 ...

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Life’s been busy the past few months, and the time to enjoy life has suffered a little. Luckily things are falling into place nicely and I can start to enjoy the world around me again. Nothing bad has happened, just a quick total adjustment from point a to b. Looking forward to sharing all kinds of things in the future.
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About Yesterday Adventure:

We found these two sailboats ⛵️ that were blown ashore on a beach at #bluffpointstatepark and Coastal Reserve during a storm last October remain abandoned months later.

The vessels, named Waypoint and Motivation.. What beautiful names specifically if you need some #mondaymotivation 😍

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This park offers so much for someone who is a little active... trails/paths for running, walking, hiking, dog walking, and biking. There are several miles of trails through the woods. This park is on a peninsula so some of the paths skirt the water making it a very pretty area. There is also a couple places to launch kayaks, canoes, paddle-boards and of course The Beach!!

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Bluff Point State Park is the perfect place for a nice long walk with beautiful scenery and easy access.

Today, We walked full loop which is around 4 mile from and to Picnic area.

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Bluff Point State Park is the last remaining significant piece of undeveloped land along the Connecticut coastline. It’s about a 2 mile walk to get to the beach but it’s definitely worth the trip.

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Dogs on a leash are allowed on the trail. No dogs on beach from April to August because of nesting birds. And as it’s September, I enjoyed on beach today 😉
More photos and full YouTube video coming out soon 😜

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Wonderful time last night celebrating Claudia and Josh! 💕💕
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Wishing Claudia and Josh a lifetime of happiness together - they’re off to a great start!!! 👰‍♀️🤵‍♂️🥂💕
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Avery Point Light at sunrise this morning. There is nothing like being out so early with the soft morning light. Terns, gulls and cormorants are all busy feeding and American Oystercatchers are making their beautiful noise. I never regret forcing myself out of the house so early when often I just want to sit and have another cup of coffee. ☕️ 🌅

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💙⭐💙It's now week 64 of the #RefinishedFurnitureTour !⁣⁣⁣⁣

We hope you will join us to connect with new artists and get inspired to refinish and style your furniture in unique ways!⁣⁣⁣⁣

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The Virginia-class attack submarine Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795) is rolled out to the graving dock on the waterfront at General Dynamics Electric Boat in Groton Friday, July 23, 2021. The Rickover, the second submarine to named for the “Father of the Nuclear Navy”, will be launched in a ceremony July 31st. The submarine will not get the USS designation until it is commissioned sometime next year. (Sean D. Elliot/The Day) #Latergram #submarine #VirginiaClass #GeneralDynamics #ElectricBoat #USNavy #SilentService #NuclearNavy #HymanGRickover #GDEB #Shipbuilding #Navy #military #GrotonCT #SubmarineCapital #TheDayCT #NPPANewEngland ...

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Avery Point at night 🌙✨ ...

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“It’s knot about waiting for the storm to pass but learning to dance in the rain” 🌧
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I don’t HAVE to. I GET to.



I am 7 months pregnant, baby and mom are healthy, active, and happy as can be.

There are many other women out there who don’t get to say the same with high risk pregnancies and complications.

So, rather than complaining about how much harder it is to workout/walk/eat right these days…

I don’t HAVE to workout…I GET to.
I don’t HAVE to walk daily…I GET to.
I don’t HAVE to eat better…I GET to.

I am grateful for my and my baby’s health.

And if you still have an able body and mind unlike some others in this world, be grateful for yours, too.

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It’s officially been a decade of living in New England! I moved to Groton, CT this month 10 years ago not expecting it to be permanent. I thought we would eventually go back to Rochester, NY where I had been/near my hometown. Only to fall in love with New England and now I’m never leaving! ⚓️💙🌊🌾⛵️ ...

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Intense colors and dramatic displays of the sky again and again - just seems to be my wavelength, the heart of my “brand.” The abstract sense for what the sky has in mind reinforced through repetition, the willingness to show up even when the odds are ambiguous, the desire to experience the energy of these moments are causal factors. I definitely don’t see myself as a one-dimensional photographer, but so far I’ve been able to stand out and execute best with sunrise and sunset photography.
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The 4:30am weekend wake-ups were worth it last summer. This shot was taken in early August on a morning that felt like the fall with a light, cool breeze and moody conditions.
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Summer Solstice Sunset 2020 - last summer felt like a golden age, honeymoon phase with photography for me here. The collective appreciation of beauty and celebration of each other’s art got me hooked on this community. I was starting to feel connected with others here in ways I never foresaw. Powerful sunrises and sunsets like this just kept on coming and I couldn’t get enough. I’ve had to slow down lately and it’ll be hard to keep up with last summer, but I’m so grateful for these incredible moments I witnessed and that I connected with you all. More to come from summer 2020 ahead!
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I woke up this morning to find out we've been nominated for thedayct thedaysbestof
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I am beyong honored and humbled to even be nominated!

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WE LOVE YOU & APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT SO VERY MUCH!!

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This weekend was one for the books.

CONGRATULATIONS to The Troxells! It was an absolute honor to be a part of your day Molly + Colin.
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VACATION DESTINATION

Groton CT is a town located in southeastern Connecticut that is active and vibrant. Groton offers plenty to keep you busy including hiking trails, beaches, shopping, delicious restaurants, nightlife, historical attractions, and history, it has become a vacation and wedding destination offering beautiful scenic ocean views. Whether you are considering visiting for the day or the week consider Groton CT for your next getaway or vacation.