Willard House & Clock Museum In The News
Article: community advocate: clock museum begins campaign to expand
Reporter, Maureen Sullivan attends the museum’s April 27th event to learn more about the extraordinary $15 million gift from Charles N. Grichar and what it means for Willard House.
article: Worcester telegram & gazette: Worcester County Wonders: Time is on their side at the Willard House & Clock Museum - April 21, 2024
Interview with Executive Director and Curator, Robert C. Cheney, highlights his personal history with the museum, his friendship with Charles N. Grichar and the future for Willard House.
article: Worcester Business Journal: Willard House & Clock Museum in Grafton gifted $15M to support expansion - april 10, 2024
Gift to transform museum into a widely recognized horological go-to destination.
PRESS RELASE: WILLARD HOUSE & CLOCK MUSEUM TO RECEIVE $15 MILLION GIFT - april 9, 2024
Museum to double its collection and build state-of-the-art facility.
Article: worcester Business Journal - february 5, 2024
Emilly Micucci of WBJ interviews Robert C. Cheney about his professional horological career, his journey from the Antiques Road Show to Willard and his vision for the future of the museum.
PRESS RELASE: WILLARD HOUSE & CLOCK MUSEUM launches Pollinator meadow Project - february 21, 2024
Space to feature over 50 species of native pollinator grasses, flowers and shrubs and a walking loop trail.
article: magazine antiques - april, 2000
Executive Director and Curator, Robert C. Cheney wrote a seminal piece that turned clockmaking history on its head. His piece was based on over thirty years of research, nearly 50 years of bench experience involving over 150 Willard clocks for study and a final year as Scholar in Residence at the Concord Museum. This is a timeless reference article.
article: front vision Magazine - October, 2023
Check out Kathryn Hulick Gargolinski’s piece, What Makes A Timekeeper Tick? An enlightening and enjoyable interview with WHCM Executive Director and Curator, Robert C. Cheney .
press release: Willard House & clock museum providing day of free admission through partnership
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, June 21, 2023 - Willard House & Clock Museum are partnering with Highland Street Foundation to provide a free day of admission to the museum with activities - August 10th.
press release: willard house & clock museum to host Gravestone girls at grafton library
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, April 21, 2023 - Willard House & Clock Museum will be hosting the Gravestone Girls, who create gravestone casts and raise awareness for cemeteries, at the Grafton Library on May 4th, 2023.
press release: Willard house & clock museum to host Richard potter’s 19th century magic show
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, April 11, 2023 - Willard House and Clock Museum are happy to welcome Robert Olson, who will be performing as Richard Potter in a magic show on April 21st, 2023.
press release: willard house & clock museum celebrates simon willard’s 270th birthday
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, March 21, 2023 - Starting in April, Willard House & Clock Museum are offering free admission, hosting a children's scavenger hunt with prizes, and more.
Press release: Willard house & clock museum announce 2022 Gow scholarship recipient
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, December 15, 2022 - Willard House & Clock Museum have announced the recipient of the 2022 David G. Gow Scholarship. Applications for 2023 are due November 4th, 2023.
press release: Willard house & clock museum launch annual fundraising campaign
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, November 22, 2022 - After celebrating the 50th anniversary of founding, Willard House & Clock Museum has launched its annual campaign to raise funds to preserve horological and historical pieces and further the study of clockmaking.
Video: Willard house & clock Museum featured on chronicle
ABC’s Chronicle visited and profiled the Willard House & Clock Museum in the video below. Read the link for a summary of the conversation.
Press release: Willard House & clock museum to present illustrated lecture
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, October 28, 2022 - To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Willard House & Clock Museum Executive Director Robert Cheney will be presenting an illustrated lecture discussing the museum, the library, and the library’s new clock. The event will take place on November 14th, 2022.
press release: Willard house & clock museum announce gow scholarship
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, September 23, 2022 - Willard House & Clock Museum have announced the annual David G. Gow Memorial Scholarship, intended to aid clockmakers and those studying horology. Applications are due November 14th, 2022.
Press release: willard house & clock museum showcases new black eagle jazz band
NORTH GRAFTON, MA - Willard House & Clock Museum are bringing the Grammy-nominated New Black Eagle Jazz Band to perform at Apple Tree Arts on Sunday, August 7th.
press release: Willard House & clock museum brings back goats
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, June 27, 2022 - Willard House & Clock Museum are bringing back the goats from Go Go Goat Mowers to help manage overgrowth between July 16th and July 23rd.
Press Release: Guy van duser and billy novick coming to willard house & clock museum
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, June 1, 2022 - Willard House & Clock Museum are inviting talented musicians Guy Van Duser and Billy Novick to perform on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
article: Grafton news - November 8, 2021
Willard House & Clock Museum brings its Plein Air Series Gathering to a successful close. Plans being made for next year.
Article: grafton News - november 3, 2021
Robinson Lecture returns to Willard House and Clock Museum. “The lecture, named in honor of the museum's founder, Dr. Roger Robinson, is an annual event that features everything Willard from the technical to the beautiful by some of the leading scholars in the field.”
Press Release: Downsizing Grandma: Willard House & Clock Museum Offers Invaluable Talk On Downsizing A Home
Robert C. Cheney will present a talk filled with information and suggestions of how best to tackle the daunting task of downsizing Grandma, (or anyone else), to make way for a move to a smaller home, a different lifestyle, assisted living or possibly, after a loved one’s passing. Cheney says, “It is a chore faced by practically every family sooner or later and no one enjoys the exercise.”
article: Grafton news - october 26, 2021
Willard House was one of 90 nonprofit organizations across Massachusetts to receive a grant from Mass Humanities. A first for the museum.
article: mass nonprofit news - october 12, 2021
Mass Humanities Awards $987K to 90 Bay State Profits. Willard House joins Old Sturbridge Village, Preservation Worcester and Worcester Art Museum as a central Mass grant recipient.
Press release: Willard house & clock museum host plein air event
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, September 10, 2021 - Willard House & Clock Museum is hosting a plein air painting event on September 25th from 10-4PM.
article: grafton News - August 12, 2021
Willard House & Clock Museum hosting family evening bat walk
Press Release: Willard House & Clock Museum and Mass Audubon Host Evening Family Bat Walk
NORTH GRAFTON, MA, August 5, 2021 - Willard House and Clock Museum and Mass Audubon are teaming up to host an evening bat walk on the museum grounds.
Press Release: THE HOROLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NEW YORK ESTABLISHES A PARTNERSHIP WITH WILLARD HOUSE & CLOCK MUSEUM
NEW YORK, NY, June 29, 2021 – The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announces today that it has established a partnership with the Willard House & Clock Museum in North Grafton, Massachusetts.
Article: Grafton news - June 27, 2021
Willard House reopens to the public on July 8. Museum expands online presence, experiments with new approaches for community outreach and offers personalized tours.
aRTICLE: gRAFTON NEWS - jUNE 22, 2021
Willard Clock Museum to open grounds for continuing Plein Air Series.
ARTICLE: GRAFTON nEWS - jUNE 16, 2021
Willard Clock Museum continues concert series with Cajun band, Empty Bottle Ramblers, hosting second live-streaming concert.
Press Release: Willard House & Clock Museum Opens Its Grounds, May 1st For A Plein Air Painters Gathering
Museum announces the start of its Plein Air Painting Series for 2021.
Article: Grafton News - April 5, 2021
WHCM to host concert series featuring Grain Thief.
Press Release: WHCM Concert Series Featuring Americana Quintet, Grain Thief
The Willard House and Clock Museum is delighted to announce the timely kickoff of its 2021 Concert Series featuring the Boston-based, award-winning, and recording Americana quintet, Grain Thief.
ARTICLE: CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE - FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Robert C. Cheney, Willard’s Executive Director and noted expert on fakes and forgeries in antiquarian horology, “chimes” in on one of the most deceptive fakes of the 21st century.
Willard House and Clock Museum Invests In State-Of-The-Art Lighting System From Sandra Liotus Lighting Design
Sandra Liotus Lighting Design, LLC have worked with the Willard House and Clock Museum (WHCM) for several years. The relationship started with WHCM conservator, David Gow, who learned about the firm after attending a Restoration and Renovation Conference lecture in Boston, given by the principals, Sandra Liotus and Sir David Crampton-Barden.
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Online Seminar Features WHCM, Executive Director, Robert C Cheney.
Robert speaks to the most complicated trade in 18th century America – clock making. A precursor to today’s international tech economy.
WHCM Free Lecture On The Craft Economy Of 18th Century Clockmaking
In this lecture, Revere will be discussed for his role in securing Birmingham dials, brass hardware, and most importantly, engraving and printing services for Simon Willard’s new design – a shelf clock.
Sarah Mullen Takes Readers Through The Historically Significant Timeline Of The Willard House & Clock Museum
Sarah speaks to the Willard family history and high-tech reputation of 18th century Willard clocks.
19th Century Magic Show At WHCM
Robert Olson will recreate the magic of 19th-century magician Richard Potter in an engaging performance at the Willard House and Clock Museum.
WHCM Presents Washington In Bronze: How The Father Of Our Country Came To Decorate A Mantle Clock
WHCM covers the fascinating history of Willard’s international collaboration of Parisian clockmakers and bronze workers.
WHCM Sponsors Free Washington Clock Presentation
The Willards transform a luxury good into an affordable commodity.
David Gow, Clockmaking Expert, Lectures At WHCM
David Gow speaks to time and timekeeping at the Willard House & Clock Museum
Collecting Antiques Long Before It Was Cool
Robert C Cheney takes an objective look at collecting decorative arts from the pre-Civil War ear through antique markets in the early 21st century.
Flowers In Time: Floral Interpretations At WHCM
Treat yourself to color and fragrance when the entire museum blooms with flower arrangements inspired by the top 10 floral designers from the Grafton Garden Club.
Enjoy a full afternoon of intriguing activities at WHCM
Plein Air Painting At WHCM
Join this informal and free gathering of artists who love to paint New England landscapes at the Willard House Museum
WHCM Decorated By Grafton Garden Club
Members of the Grafton Garden Club decorated the Willard House and Clock Museum with festive greenery in preparation for the Holiday season.
WHCM Appoints New Director
Third-generation clockmaker and subject matter expert, Robert C. Cheney, appointed as executive director and curator of WHCM.
Internationally Recognized Heart Surgeon, Dr. Arun Singh, Guest Speaker At WHCM Robinson Lecture
Dr. Arun Singh is a nationally recognized heart surgeon who has performed over 20,000 open heart surgeries over his 40-year career. His lecture titled “Your Heart in My Hands” documents his professional career from his life of poverty in India to showing up at Worcester airport with five dollars to his name to pursue a career in heart surgery.
Bluegrass And Acoustic Music Powerhouse Performs At WHCM
Talented guitarist Grant Gordy and mandolin virtuoso Joe K. Walsh are two prominent voices in the world of bluegrass and acoustic music.
The Paul Revere And Willard Family Clockmaking Connection
The lecture will discuss Revere’s role in securing Birmingham dials, brass hardware, and most importantly, engraving and printing services for Simon Willard’s new design.
Celebrate Simon Willard’s Birthday At WHCM
Come to the Willard House and Clock Museum on Sunday, April 7 to find out as the museum honors Simon Willard, whose actual birthday would have been on April 3.
WHCM Celebrates Women’s History
The museum is hosting a guided tour Sunday, March 3, in honor of Women's History Month.
Robert C Cheney Explains How 18th Century Clockmaking Transformed Into A Successful Business Model By The Willards
Executive Director explains “Simon Willard Eight-Day Clocks: In Search of the Finely-Divided Trade, 1785-1825”
Treks & Travels: Rocks And Clocks In The Blackstone Valley
Discover a gem of a museum in the Willard House & Clock Museum.
History On A Budget: Small Museums Offer Great Experiences At Great Prices
You want to visit a museum with your family to view new and old treasures but don’t want to empty your wallet to see Degas’ nudes or dead Romans from Pompeii.