FAQ’s

Yes.  The A-la-carte pricing gives you the option to purchase certain meals so a guest/spouse may join you, without participating in the lectures or museum tours.  However, this option is not available for the Tuesday and Wednesday light breakfasts during the lecture times.

No formal dress code. Casual and comfortable attire is suggested.  Guests are encouraged to show off their style, but be comfortable while doing so.  Please keep in mind that the museum tours will include standing and walking.

Bus rides are an option.  We realize that some attendees would prefer to drive themselves and have flexibility.  If you would like to ride the bus, seats are limited and are available first come.  Wouldn’t you like to let someone else do the driving…

Yes.  We will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.  We ask that you help us to help you and let us know your dietary needs when you register. 

• There are many nearby options in Sturbridge that offer a wide selection of culinary treats.  Here are a few.  We urge you to call for reservations and check times.  
• Publick House: Reservations recommended, call:  508-347-3313 
• Old Sturbridge Village:  Bullard Tavern and Ox and Yoke Cafe
• Sturbridge Porterhouse:  Reservations, call: 508-347-2700 (Closed Wednesdays.  Noon – 8 or 9 pm)
• Rap Scallion Sturbridge Pub:  
• Baba Sushi Sturbridge: Reservations, call:  774-304-1068
• Empire Village:  508-347-6588
• Condesa Restaurante Mexicana:  Reservations:  call 508213-3337
• Teddy G’s:  Call: 508-347-1900

Extended Options Following the Time Symposium Program

• Friday – 25 October – Preview of Dan Horan’s Next Auction Items
  • Time and location to be announced soon
• Saturday – 26 October – NE Chapter 8 Meeting in  Auburn, MA – 20 min from Sturbridge.
  • Time and location to be announced soon
  • Russ Oechsle – Guest Speaker – Without Equal: The Clocks of Abner Jones of Bloomfield, New York (Alternate title: The Story of a Boy from Pittsfield, NH Who Makes Good as a Clockmaker in Upstate NY) The huge, flamboyant, unique clocks made by Abner Jones in the period 1818-41 have emerged over time as some of the most intriguing of all those made in upstate NY,  while Jones, the man, has remained an enigma. This program, based on the 2022 NAWCC publication, will provide new findings and information so as to finally do this remarkable maker justice.

Other options:

• Harvard University’s Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments in Cambridge, MA located about 90-120 minutes from Sturbridge, MA.  Established in 1948, is one of the three largest university collections of its kind in the world.  Their webpage has visitor information.
• Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation houses machinery used by the Waltham Watch Company and the Springfield Historical Armory (the primary center for the manufacture of United States military firearms from 1777 until its closing in 1968).
• Schmitt-Horan Auction House – Dan Horan’s Fall live clock and watch auction scheduled for November 2, 2024, 10 days after the symposium.
• Chelsea Clock Company – Attendees can also make arrangements to visit the Chelsea Clock Company.
• The Delaney Clock Shop houses one of the country’s largest assortment of antique clocks for sale and is an approximately 60-minute drive from the Publick House.
• Here are a few resources to explore other museums and venues in New England.
  • https://industrialhistorynewengland.org/museums-and-sites
  • https://www.visitnewengland.com/all/museums-and-galleries/
  • http://www.newenglandexplorer.com/museums1.htm