$10,000 Historic Preservation Grant Awarded To Groton Memorial Association

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) announced Monday that the organization will be donating $10,000 to Avery Memorial Association for the Ebenezer Avery House Roof and Chimney Restoration Project at the Ebenezer Avery House & Museum.

The nonprofit Avery Memorial Association received this grant for roof/chimney restoration to complete restoration of the exterior envelope of the Ebenezer Avery House, which was done over the last seven years.

The Ebenezer Avery House is located at 57 Fort Street in Groton and is open to the public from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon until 4 p.m. (To sign up for Groton breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Guided tours are also available throughout the year by appointment by calling 860-446-9257 or emailing sglantiere@aol.com.

Founded in 1895, the Avery Memorial Association documents the history of the Groton Avery Clan, preserves all family records and artifacts for future descendants and educates the public about the historical significance of the Avery family.

The AMA operates the Ebenezer Avery House, built by Parke Avery circa 1750. After the Battle of Groton Heights at Fort Griswold on September 6, 1781, the house was used as a makeshift hospital for wounded American soldiers.

For further information, please call 860-446-9257 or check online.

"We are thrilled to be receiving such a generous donation from the DAR," President of the Avery Memorial Association Stephanie Lantiere said in a release. "We realize that our grant is just one of many that they made through the year to preserve our nation's history. We feel fortunate that they have chosen to assist us in the restoration of the Ebenezer Avery House."

Funding for this grant was made possible through the sponsorship of The Anna Warner Bailey Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, located in Groton.

The DAR grants program was started in 2010. Funding is awarded to support projects in local communities which promote the organization's mission areas of historic preservation, education and patriotism.

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