Tradition & History
A Place Rooted in History
Asbury Grove had its own train and trolley stations, providing connections from Boston.Step through the gates of Asbury Grove and you’ll feel it—the quiet echo of generations gathering to worship, rest, and renew their faith. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Grove holds more than 165 years of stories woven into its tree-lined avenues and timeless traditions.
Founded in 1859 as a seasonal Camp Meeting ground for Methodist congregations from Boston and surrounding towns, Asbury Grove became a place where people could find spiritual refreshment closer to home than the distant camps at Martha’s Vineyard or Eastham. Today, people of all denominations continue to find here what the early founders sought: a place of worship, fellowship, and community rooted in the love of Christ.
The Asbury Grove Historical Society (AGHS) continues to record and share the Grove’s history while supporting preservation and restoration projects for future generations.