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Gillette Castle State Park

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Gillette Castle State Park

East Haddam
January 2021: Due to COVID-19 precautions, the castle will be closed until further notice. Please check website periodically to find any updated information on tours. The park grounds remain open from 8:00 am to sunset.

 

Interior View of Gillette Castle

 

It looks like a medieval fortress, but a step inside the stone castle reveals the built-in couches, table trackway, and woodcarvings that all point to the creative genius that was William Gillette.

 

 

 

This property was acquired and/or developed with the assistance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund. 

Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program

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Content last updated May 2020