Merrymeeting Community & Adult Education

During an amazing one hour, you will watch, hear, and become mesmerized by the stories, pictures, and people behind American castles. The scandal of William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies living in Hearst Castle, the overthrow of Queen Lili’okalani in Iolani Palace in Hawaii, rumors of fraud and murder surrounding Barrington House in Massachusetts, General William Palmer’s deep love for his “Queen” wife in Glen Erie Castle, Colorado, and the fascinating story behind Boldt Castle, in Alexandria Bay, New York, among many others will blow you away. The presenter, Preethi Fernando is the author of “Castles and Grand Homes of America.” This is a visually stunning presentation with fun storytelling delivered by the author herself.