This month: Pictures from our 1920s picnic. Invitations to our soft opening this weekend, and a "paint and sip" event in July. A new video about the Friends from member, author and volunteer Jimmy Bennett. And a reminder that we're still hiring and have great jobs!
Pictures from the 1920s picnic and photography event are here!

It was a crisp day, but the sun was out and the fun abounded. We raised more than $1,000, which will help fund the 2022 projects to enhance our beautiful Castle even more! Many thanks to all the volunteers and visitors who participated.

Your smiling, friendly faces were a BIG part of what made the afternoon so special.
Really fun adventures ahead!
From 1 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, May 22, we will host the most fun volunteer opportunity of them all!

Help park staff practice for the public and get into the Castle for FREE!
Yes, this is our "soft opening"! Free for all members of the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park. Details are here. We hope to see you there!
Castle paint & sip! Celebrate the Connecticut River Valley and William Gillette’s legacy through art
June 4, 2022, with artist Sue Weaver.

This small group will include 15 people, and we expect tickets will go fast so book your slot now.

Friends of Gillette Castle State Park on the SEC-TV show "Books and Beyond"

Friends member and local author Jimmy Bennett interviewed Friends President Lynn Wilkinson on the local Southeast Connecticut television channel. It's a pretty fun chat about all the things that make our beautiful park special, and what the Friends are all about.

We hope you enjoy it!
We're still hiring!

Seventh Sister Souvenirs is looking for sales associates and a manager. We're almost there, but not quite! Our sales associates are the “face” of the Friends for thousands of park visitors. If you enjoy meeting new people and sharing your love of our beautiful park with them, our sales associate job is a great fit!

Please forward this email anyone you think might be interested. These are really key roles for the Friends.
Sherlock shout-out. Sherlock is thrilled to welcome our new and renewing 2022 members Rob S. (Club 1919), Robert F., Marcus M., Michael L., Mary R., John D., Rose D., Veronica L., Mark B., Sharon C., James M., Theresa G., Patricia V., Elsie C., Kate D., Diane L., Ben S., Annette F., Steven F., Alyssa S., Sue H., and Marya M.!
Please consider joining the Friends today!