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Summertime in the Haddams conjures up memories of local farmers’ markets, boating on the CT River, live music series, yard sales, lemonade stands and free performances in the park. This summer will not disappoint. Set against the backdrop of the home and property of famed stage and screen actor, William Gillette, the East Haddam Stage … Continue reading »

Friday, June 17, 2011, by Adrian Glick Kudler This 1927 house at the very base of the Outpost Estates takes some design cues from its nearby neighbor the Magic Castle (so dark!), but it’s also got some killer original-looking details (is that a tin ceiling in the kitchen?). The four bedroom, four and a half … Continue reading »

The Castle, the Smithsonian’s original home, is a Medieval Revival building designed by James Renwick Jr. and completed in 1855. Its nine towers, battlements and chimneys make it an easy landmark to spot on the National Mall. About Smithsonian Information Center Begin a Smithsonian visit at the Castle to get up-to-the-minute times and dates for … Continue reading »

Remnants of an ornate medieval painting dating back to the 14th century have been discovered at Oystermouth Castle, near the Welsh town of Swansea. The surviving painting is thought to be over 700 years old and was spotted during conservation work in the historic attraction’s chapel area. Exposure to the elements has taken its toll … Continue reading »

AN American tourist hoping to visit the Queen was stunned when her sat-nav led her to a pub 100 miles away – called The Windsor Castle. The dozy sightseer set off from a hotel in Bath, Somerset, in the hope of finding the Royal family’s country pile in Berkshire. But her hire car’s sat-nav sent … Continue reading »

Maggini Players at Berkeley Castle Published: 8th May 2011 14:57 The Berkeley family open their ancestral home for an evening concert on Sunday 22 May at 7.00pm in the magnificent Great Hall at Berkeley Castle, with a wine reception in the Long Drawing Room at 6.30pm – a glorious setting for the spring evening concert. … Continue reading »

Friday, May 6, 2011, by Cole Perkins Photo via The Wall Street Journal Today, The Wall Street Journal features the remarkable Searles Castle in the Berkshires as their House of the Day. Created with a French Chateau in mind, this McKim, Mead & White project took three years to complete, and is still stands magnificent … Continue reading »

Even on a rainy Saturday it’s worth cruising up the Connecticut River on a RiverQuest boat out of Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam and seeing some osprey, egrets, eagles and sprawling, rich folk houses. The sprawling houses aren’t as rare as the birds, of course, but you may enjoy the contrast of natural and … Continue reading »

Dunster Castle visit from historic Green Howards 7:40am Sunday 12th June 2011 Print Email Share Comments(1) THE memory of battles bygone was alive at Dunster Castle as it played host to a regiment whose history is rooted at the property. A group of 80 from the 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, formerly The Green Howards, … Continue reading »