Membership Levels
2025
Gillette Castle State Park is an extraordinary legacy of a fascinating man. The Friends of Gillette Castle State Park believe in the value of community engagement to bring this rich history to life for visitors from near and far.
We invite you to join or renew your membership and be part of our community. Membership is the backbone of the Friends, we couldn’t do it without you!
As a member, you will enjoy many exclusive benefits, including special events, social gatherings, members-only communications, and so much more.
Your membership gift plays a pivotal role in helping us promote and preserve Gillette’s unique legacy today and for future generations. Join online or via mail today!
Membership benefits
Friends memberships are annual (May 1 through April 30) and are fully tax deductible. Each level receives the benefits listed at their level, plus all the benefits of the preceding categories. We are sure there is a membership level perfect for you!
William Gillette
$5,000
Private champagne tour of the Castle for up to 6 people of your choosing.
Seventh Sister
$1,000
You and a guest are invited to join a small group champagne tour of the Castle.
Castle Keeper
$500
An embroidered Gillette Castle hat so you can show your Gillette Castle pride!
Your name listed on the first page of our website.
Club 1919
$250
Two free tickets to the Dec. 5 holiday evening inside the Castle.
Aunt Polly
$100
Early access to all events with paid ticket sales (holiday party, live theater)..
Tyke and Teddie
$75
Your name listed in the annual report. Join a small group weekday tour of the decorated Castle during the holidays.
Super Sleuth
$40
15% discount at the gift shop. Voting rights at the annual meeting.
Invitations to Member’s Meet-ups - small social gatherings for Members only.
Inclusion on the Member’s memo - a periodic email newsletter just for members.
Detective
$20
All the benefits of Super Sleuth, for individuals with constrained budgets (students/seniors/other).
* Holiday evening - We open the Castle at night during the holiday program. Visitors can learn about the Castle from our volunteer docents and enjoy the holiday decorations while listening to live classical music. For 2025, this event will be held on December 5 and we will have entertainment from the Crow Cauldron Witch Dancers.
* Small group weekday tour of the decorated Castle - A special opening of the Castle during the holiday program - you don’t have to worry about the Castle “selling out” for the holidays. In 2025, this event will be held on Monday, December 22 between 1 and 3 p.m.
* Champagne tours - A small group tour of the Castle with no more than 10 individuals, followed by a champagne reception on the outdoor terrace.
Please share in our pride and efforts to help preserve the Castle for future generations!
Join online and pay via PayPal, or join by mail (download the membership form) and send in a check. Please know that we will never share or sell your information.
Become a part of the history of this special place. We look forward to working together!
Please note that the Friends of Gillette Castle State Park are not involved with the Castle tours or the tickets for the tours. Membership in the Friends does not include free or discounted Castle tour tickets. To tour the Castle, purchase tickets before your visit. With questions or concerns about Castle tours, please contact Gillette Castle State Park at 860-526-2336 or the Connecticut State Parks department at 860-424-3200, deep.stateparks@ct.gov.
