This month: Yukitaka Osaki is featured in an article on ConnecticutHistory.org. Gillette Castle will be open for the holidays! We describe loads of ways for you to get involved in bringing the holiday spirit to the Castle. You can check out the premiere of another video short featuring William and Helen Gillette.

Gillette Castle will be opening its doors for the holidays this year!

Thanks to a generous donation from our platinum sponsor Dominion Energy, we will expand our free attractions on the grounds and visitor center. We want to create a vibrant hub for the holidays even for people who don't have tickets to the Castle.

Tickets are available for Friday, Nov 24 and every Saturday and Sunday between Thanksgiving and December 17.

You can help make the holidays FUN! Give out free cider at the cider station, help with train trail hikes, or welcome visitors inside the Castle itself.

Read details about these roles on our website. Sign up here or with the button below.

Don't let technical challenges get in the way of your contribution. Please email us if you have problems with the online sign-up.

Yukitaka Osaki is on Connecticuthistory.org

William Gillette's right hand man has been recognized on the website of ConnecticutHistory.org.

In this brief article, you can learn about his life and his importance as one of the first Japanese immigrants in the region.

We are also very pleased to announce that DEEP has completed their review of our proposed signage for Osaki-san's house, and we hope to see progress with installation soon.

Watch this space for more updates!

Sponsorship of the Gillette Castle holiday program is a great way to show your commitment to the community! Opportunities are still available, check our website for more details.