Join the Topsfield Town Library (in partnership with the Ashland Public Library and other libraries across the state) as John Leysath discusses the life and inventions of the original owner, creator of the castle, and noted scientist John Hays Hammond Jr.

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John Leysath is the curatorial director at Hammond Castle Museum, a position he has held since 2021. He specializes in exploring the history of Hammond's scientific career, and communicating the importance of his groundbreaking work to the Museum's many visitors. He is also responsible for the Museum's exhibits and digital media.

ABOUT THE HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM:

Hammond Castle Museum (located 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, MA, 01930) was constructed in the late 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr., known as the Father of Radio Control. The Museum’s architectural style is mixture of a medieval castle, a Gothic cathedral, and a Renaissance-era French village set amongst Roman ruins. It was built as his home and laboratory and designed to accommodate his private collection of artifacts from ancient Rome through the Renaissance. Visitors can explore the many rooms of the museum, as well as enjoy the picturesque grounds and view of the Atlantic shore line.