The Madness within the Abbadia Mare at Hammond Castle Museum

Hammond Castle Museum presents an unforgettable evening based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe right at the museum! 

Step back in time to the days immediately following the Stock Market crash, as ruin awaits many and the nation is on the brink of the Great Depression, to attend one of John Hays Hammond, Jr. famed soirees to celebrate All Hallows’ Eve.

In his strange fortress that he calls the ‘Abbey by the Sea’, you’ll meet the reclusive and eccentric inventor and the members of his inner circle who reveal secrets steeped in obsession, dread, and the macabre. Come dressed for a 1920s Halloween gathering, and journey through time and space as you descend into the darkened castle amidst its haunting chambers and your hosts’ descent into madness.

This unique promenade theater performance begins on the drawbridge and winds through multiple rooms within the Castle. It runs just shy of 1 hour in total.

Guests are encouraged to dress in roaring 1920s attire to fully immerse themselves in the era!

This program is appropriate for children ages 13 years and older. 

Performances begin at 6 pm and run every 15 minutes. Performances are limited to groups of 16 at a time for an intimate experience. Each story is approximately 6 to 10 minutes long.​​​​​​​

Admission: Tickets are $35 each. 

All proceeds from The Terror of Abbadia Mare will go toward the restoration and preservation of Hammond Castle Museum, ensuring that this iconic landmark continues to inspire and captivate visitors for generations to come.