In this issue: We welcome our first food truck, Kraftwich, for the summer season! A demonstration of medieval calligraphy on July 7. Listen to a podcast featuring our fabulous ferry, and check out pictures of the terrace restoration.

Summer Schedule:

July 14 and 31

August 4 and 7

We are thrilled to announce that Kraftwich food truck will be visiting Gillette Castle this summer! Serving American comfort food hot and yummy!

We hear that the cuisine pairs really well with a cold brewski! Bring your own beverage or buy a soda from the truck and enjoy an afternoon at the Castle.

We hope to see you there! Serving begins at 11:30 a.m. until the food runs out!

More trucks coming! Watch this space.

The Society for Creative Anachronism: Medieval Calligraphy Demonstrations

Sunday July 7 from 11 to 2 p.m.

Grand Central Station (the covered pavillion to the right of the Castle) will become a venue for medieval calligraphy on July 7th. This event is hosted by The Society for Creative Anachronism, an educational nonprofit organization dedicated to the study of global cultures before 1700 AD.

Check out the website for the local group at this link: https://bbm.eastkingdom.org/

Try your hand with authentic "invisible ink" and bring home a secret message from your visit!

Drop by between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to enjoy the fun. We hope to see you there!

Ferry captain John Kennedy and the president of the Friends of Gillette Castle Lynn Wilkinson joined the bureau chief of the Connecticut Department of Transportation in a discussion about the 75th anniversary of the Selden III.

The fun 30 minute podcast reviews the history of the ferry, its importance for local residents, and the longstanding connections to Gillette Castle.

Have you noticed improvements to the terrace?

Volunteers, memberships and donations

make a DIFFERENCE!

The Castle opened this year with a restored wheelchair ramp to the Castle and freshly painted flooring in the terrace area.

PLUS - the conservatory windows have all been painted! This makes the area much more attractive and protects the wood while we work on re-pointing the windows.

Your membership dollars and donations made this happen! Thanks so much for your support!