involved in building projects in Methuen, Massachusetts, as well as Salem and Windham, New Hampshire. He died in 1920. leaving it to his brothers and sisters. They sold it to Mr. And Mrs. Frank Andrew of Methuen, Massachusetts, in 1930.The Sisters of Mercy acquired the castle in 1952. Since then it has been used as a novitiate for young women entering the Sisters of Mercy; a retreat house; and administrative offices. Castle College held classes in the castle for over twenty-five years. Mercy motherhouse on the property, and the castle was closed for five years. During those five years, repairs were made to the roof and building. In 1991, in an effort to restore the interior of the castle, a "Decorators' Showcase" was held. Through the generosity of those interior designers and contributions received over the years from many benefactors, the interior of the building has been refurbished. Since that time, the castle has been available to the public for social, cultural spiritual and business events. it their mission to preserve the Castle and continue to provide a beautiful location for events. In November of 2019, a new company, NHC Events, LLC, assumes the management of all events and continues to provide an impressive backdrop for your amazing event. |