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A program to celebrate the rerelease of The Astounding Crime on Torrington Road by William Gillette at Gillette Castle State Park. Speakers include Derrick and Brian Belanger, co-owners of the publishing company, Belanger Books and Paul Schiller, Gillette expert.

Volunteer Ron Kowalsky describes a cool whistle available at Seventh Sister Souvenirs, Gillette Castle State Park.

A summary of all the awesome stuff our volunteers and staff accomplished together in 2022! Plus, a lot of holiday cheer.

The Gillettes greet a special visitor at the castle - President Calvin Coolidge. He makes in first visit to the castle in almost a century. Discussion covers a wide variety of topics; Sherlock Holmes, theater, family, animals and so much more.

For the first time at their estate, William and Helen Gillette play host to the very person whom Mr. Gillette portrayed on the stage for many years the legendary consulting detective Sherlock Holmes.

Big News at Gillette Castle!

We have big news about holiday happenings at the castle.

In this video, we breakdown William Gillette's career in the theater. Hear about what his family thought of his aspirations. Find out about his most popular and successful plays. Learn why he was so successful and influential and the reason he was the Dean of the American theater. What is Meryl Streep's connection to William Gillette? We'll tell you.

What is William Gillette's connection to Mark Twain? How did Twain help Gillette's career? Can William Gillette help us to know what Mark Twain sounded like?

As we head toward peak fall foliage, get out and enjoy the scenery at Connecticut's State Parks. Be sure to follow a few basic rules so that you can stay safe. For more information on foliage in Connecticut, visit portal.ct.gov/DEEP/Forestry/Foliage/Connecticuts-Fall-Foliage

Anita Ballek, the 90 year old matriarch of Ballek's Garden Center, shares some personal stories. Learn the history of her family who first settled in East Haddam over 350 years ago. Listen as she tells the story of her meeting William Gillette and riding on the train on his lap. Find out how she has found ways to stay connected to the castle 86 years after meeting Gillette.

Learn the story of William Gillette's houseboat, Aunt Polly. Who is it named for? How did it factor into the location of the castle? Hear about whether or not Gillette set fire to it. Find out where you can find the shipwreck at the park!

Who was Yukitaka Osaki was? How did he meet William Gillette? What was his role in Gillette's life? Who was Osaki’s famous brother?

The Chester - Hadlyme Ferry

William Gillette's Cats

William Gillette and his Motorcycles

How Gillette Castle Became a State Park

Learn about William Gillette's Family

Walk the Train Trail at Gillette Castle State Park

Walk the Train Trail at Gillette Castle: Part VI

Walk the Train Trail at Gillette Castle: Part V

Walk the Train Trail at Gillette Castle: Part IV

Walk the Train Trail at Gillette Castle: Part III

Walk the Train Trail at Gillette Castle: Part II

Walking the Train Trail at Gillette Castle: Part I

Behind the Scenes at Gillette Castle: The Tower Rooms

Tour the Family and China Rooms at Gillette Castle

Tour the Library of Gillette Castle

Tour the Art Gallery of Gillette Castle