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Avery Memorial Association Receives Connecticut Humanites Grant for Marketing
The Avery Memorial Association Nonprofit received a grant for $3,000 from Connecticut Humanities to write and implement an improved marketing plan for the Ebenezer Avery House located at Fort Griswold.
As an historic home built circa 1750, the Ebenezer Avery House is tucked in the lower corner of the Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park property. The Avery Memorial Association (AMA) has been working to reinterpret the house and increase the attendance, and the best way to do that is with a new marketing plan. This grant will allow the AMA to hire Miranda Creative, Inc. of Norwich, CT to work with the board in developing a plan to increase the visitation to the Ebenezer Avery House. With the support of this grant the Ebenezer Avery House will no longer be a hidden gem but a destination within the city of Groton.
As the site of the last successful British invasion of American soil during the American Revolution, Fort Griswold and the Ebenezer Avery House are an important part of local and national history. For the 2014 season the Ebenezer Avery House will be showcasing the exhibit, “Samplers of the Avery Women,” featuring restored sampler textiles created by Avery women between the late 1700s and the mid-1800s. The House will also host performances by Joseph Potter, Colonial American Magician. The Ebenezer Avery House is located at 57 Fort Street, Groton, CT and is open to the public from Memorial Day through Labor Day on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from noon until 4:00 p.m. Guided tours are also available throughout the year by appointment by calling 860-446-9257 or emailingFind out what's happening in Grotonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
For further information, please call 860-446-9257 or go to http://www.averymemorialassociation.com/ebavery.htm
Connecticut Humanities (CTH)is a non-profit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities that funds, creates and collaborates on hundreds of cultural programs across Connecticut each year. Connecticut Humanities brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to express, share and explore ideas in thoughtful and productive ways. From local discussion groups to major exhibitions on important historical events, CTH programs engage, enlighten and educate. Learn more by visiting www.cthumanities.org.
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Founded in 1895, the Avery Memorial Association documents the history of the Groton Avery Clan, preserves all family records and artifacts for future descendents, 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 and located at Fort Griswold. After the Battle of Groton Heights on September 6, 1781 the house was used as a makeshift hospital for wounded American soldiers.
