Too far to visit Hammond Castle Museum in person? Join us in a Webinar!
We know we have friends and followers from near and far, and we’re excited to share this opportunity with you! Our Director of Education & Visitor Services, Caleb A. McMurphy, is teaming up with New York Adventure Club for a virtual event exploring the life, scandal, and legacy of John Hays Hammond Jr. During this webinar, Caleb will cover:
- A look at Hammond’s Gilded Age upbringing and entry into high society
- An overview of his engineering feats, from radio control and military devices to early television and musical inventions
- A discussion of Hammond’s personal life — from his relationship to Isabella Stewart Gardner and Gloucester’s Queer ‘Dabsville’ enclave to his scandalous marriage to his wife Irene, a published astrologer and purported “student of the occult”
- An exploration of Hammond’s extensive European travels during which he met with Popes and despots and personally assembled a vast collection of antiquities, which make up the bulk of the Museum’s collection.”
- A glimpse into the Castle’s creation, highlighting artifacts, archival photos, primary documents, and the team that built the museum
- A deep dive into the design and symbolism of Hammond Castle Museum, from its medieval architecture and secret passages to the eclectic fusion of technology, artifacts, and personal mythology.
Can’t join in live? Register and enjoy access to the replay for up to a week after the presentation!