You know the great thing about being in Massachusetts, is that there is a lot of historical places to go to, and take the kids to see. Plenty of museums around also, but one in particular is really great, and it’s in Gloucester, MA called Hammond Castle and it is considered North Shore’s (and actually one of America’s) Castles!
Yes! A real castle! http://www.hammondcastle.org is their website if you would like more information, but Hammond Castle is the Castle built by Dr. John P. Hammond, the famous inventor (you can thank him for the T. V. remote control by the way) in 1920. Dr. Hammond was a collector of medieval things, art, music, instruments, and Mrs. Hammond was the one who loved to have dinner parties.
The castle is filled with lots of towers, interesting artifacts and an indoor eco-system that has a pool! They do have special occasions, and if you know someone getting married, this is a most beautiful spot that is right on Gloucester Harbor with lots of pictures to take.
There is actually a full organ with pipes that the main hall was built around just to get the organ in the Castle! Oh yes, and if you like spooky things, they do have a Halloween event coming up, and they say that Hammond Castle is haunted.
Do check their website for any upcoming events and tell them Gia Saulnier sent you.
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