Thanks for sharing! Hubby and I attempted to tour the inside a number of times: after Christmas and on Labor Day, both times unsuccessfully:(. We didn't know we had to reserve tickets in advance, so definitely will arrange for a #3 attempt, hopefully in the summer.
Thank you so much for making this video. My sister visited the USA and made a video of the outside of the castle but there are now notices inside the castle saying - do not make videos. She makes videos because I am disabled and unable to travel and this way I can see the places I can no longer visit. God bless you. Rome
Over 30 years since I was last inside the Castle and at least half that, the time I visited before. The upper levels displayed the art gallery and the top most level was being renovated and was in disrepair due to weathering and cats. I believe the park closes to visitors around Thanksgiving. It would be pleasant, for just a brief afternoon, to be in the castle on a snowy, still day with a fireplace, brandy and a friend.
I’m designing the costume for a production of “The Game’s Afoot” and this is very helpful. More than anything it gives me a wonderful color palette to work with.
before the indoor was opened to the public a few years ago, there used to be a curved bench in the front balcony of the house, facing the Connecticut river. That bench is gone. I believe it has been "taken" by someone who was part of the restoration. I wonder who should I contact to raise that concern. I have visited the place several times and it is like an eyesore to see that spot empty. I even have pictures of it when it still existed.
Thanks for sharing! Hubby and I attempted to tour the inside a number of times: after Christmas and on Labor Day, both times unsuccessfully:(. We didn't know we had to reserve tickets in advance, so definitely will arrange for a #3 attempt, hopefully in the summer.
The Mother of all McMansions.
Thank you so much for making this video. My sister visited the USA and made a video of the outside of the castle but there are now notices inside the castle saying - do not make videos. She makes videos because I am disabled and unable to travel and this way I can see the places I can no longer visit. God bless you. Rome
East Haddam is by far one of the very best towns in the United States.
That whole area including Lyme,Hadlyme,Deep River,Chester,Essex,Old Saybrook. I grew up here and still in the area.
I remember going through the house once as a field trip when I was young and dad was stationed in CT it's beautiful
I live 15 seconds from that castle.
LAltmann3 Very cool!!
I live 13 seconds from that castle so we must be neigbors.
Thank you so much for sharing that, it was very well done!
Well done. A beautiful video that put in evidence the great actor and man W. Gillette!!!
Did you have to follow a tour, or were you allowed to roam thru & take pictures? How much does it cost? So beautiful
Over 30 years since I was last inside the Castle and at least half that, the time I visited before. The upper levels displayed the art gallery and the top most level was being renovated and was in disrepair due to weathering and cats. I believe the park closes to visitors around Thanksgiving. It would be pleasant, for just a brief afternoon, to be in the castle on a snowy, still day with a fireplace, brandy and a friend.
About the same for me I grew up in New Britain and my grandmother used to always take us here
I’m designing the costume for a production of “The Game’s Afoot” and this is very helpful. More than anything it gives me a wonderful color palette to work with.
Is there a kitchen?
Nice, but you should told some of the story behind the castle.
segura2112 Thank you. When I visit again I will. Much appreciated :)
before the indoor was opened to the public a few years ago, there used to be a curved bench in the front balcony of the house, facing the Connecticut river. That bench is gone. I believe it has been "taken" by someone who was part of the restoration. I wonder who should I contact to raise that concern. I have visited the place several times and it is like an eyesore to see that spot empty. I even have pictures of it when it still existed.