CT, USA
Groton Public Library (Bill Memorial)
Landmark
The Bill Memorial Library building, while 19th century in construction, stands near the center of the community that endured the 1781 massacre. The surrounding neighborhood preserves the scale and layout of the colonial-era settlement from which Fort Griswold's defenders were drawn. Local historical collections held here include genealogical records connecting modern Groton families to men who fought and died at the fort.
Visiting Today
Address
401 Thames St, Groton, CT 06340
Hours
Mon–Thu 9am–8pm, Fri–Sat 9am–5pm
Admission
Free
Connected Events
Jan 1775
Sep 1781
Killing of Colonel Ledyard After Surrender
Colonel William Ledyard
Sep 1781
Jordan Freeman Kills Major Montgomery
Major William Montgomery, Jordan Freeman
Sep 1781
Anna Bailey Brings Flannel to the Fort
Anna Warner Bailey
Sep 1781
Battle of Fort Griswold
Colonel William Ledyard, Major William Montgomery
Sep 1830